Lesson Plan: The First Images From the James Webb Space Telescope
In this lesson, students will closely examine these spectacular pictures and consider their meaning and significance in understanding the universe — and ourselves.
Lesson Plan: Sports Photography
Note: This is our last Lesson of the Day for the 2021-22 school year.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Our Favorite Sports Photos of 2021” by The New York TimesAt the end of last year, The New York Times asked photographers to choose their favorite sports images they made in 2021 and explain why they liked them. They…
Lesson of the Day: ‘The Unlikely Ascent of New York’s Compost Champion’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “The Unlikely Ascent of New York’s Compost Champion” by Cara BuckleyGrowing up in the Bronx, Domingo Morales was never interested in urban farming, and he thought vegetables were gross. However, after landing a job at a nonprofit that trains young people for solar installation, horticulture and other green jobs, Mr. Morales found…
Lesson of the Day: ‘How to See Faces Everywhere’
This lesson is a part of our Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How to See Faces Everywhere” by Malia WollanHave you ever seen an image of a face…
Lesson Plan: To Develop Empathy for Characters, Write Them a Modern Love Essay
I introduced my students to Modern Love by reading “I Wanted To Love Her, Not Save Her” aloud, and explaining the structure of the narrative essay. Then I encouraged them to read at least two more essays of their choice. Next, I assigned them to assume the voice of one of the characters from “Interpreter…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Shifting Norms on Tattoos in Japan’
This lesson is a part of our Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Shifting Norms on Tattoos in Japan” by Hikari HidaIn recent years, beliefs about tattoos have been…
Lesson of the Day: ‘An Intimate Look at Mexico’s Indigenous Seri People’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “An Intimate Look at Mexico’s Indigenous Seri People.” Photographs and Text by Núria López TorresThe Seri, an Indigenous nation of only about 1,000 people, have lived in northwestern Mexico for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Their identity is deeply tied to their natural environment, which in recent decades has been susceptible…
Lesson of the Day: Photos of the Past
3. How do the photos help tell the story? Which photos did you spend the most time with? What drew you to them?4. What story do the photos tell when looked at together? Glance back at the order of the photos. How does the order work, or not work, to tell the story?5. Did you…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Formula 1 Roars Into Miami, Where Cars Are Already King’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Formula 1 Roars Into Miami, Where Cars Are Already King” by Patricia MazzeiDo you like cars? What kind of car do you hope to own or drive one day?In this lesson, you will learn about the culture of souped-up cars, luxury cars and collector cars that has flourished in Miami for decades.…
Lesson of the Day: ‘A Day In the Life of the Ballet Dancer and...
This lesson is a part of our Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “A Day In the Life of the Ballet Dancer and Choreographer James Whiteside” by Arden Fanning…
