Teach the Super Bowl: Ideas for Subjects Across the Curriculum
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX, a rematch from two seasons ago, on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game is expected to be watched by more than 120 million people and features many intriguing storylines as the Chiefs, led by superstar quarterback…
Learning With: ‘Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever’
Before reading the article: Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? If so, how did you feel about the outcome? What commercials that aired during the game stood out to you? What did you think of the halftime entertainment? Now, read the article, “Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever,” and answer the following…
Will You Be Watching the Super Bowl This Year?
Note for Teachers: Join our Feb. 6 free webinar on teaching with New York Times-inspired writing prompts. Sign up here. _________ Are you a football fan? Will you be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday? If you are a fan, who do you think will win? Why? If you’re not, is there anything you enjoy…
What’s Your Reaction to Super Bowl LX?
Did you watch? What was your favorite part? The game? The commercials? The halftime show? The snacks?
Super Bowl Commercials
Did you watch Super Bowl LIII? If so, what did you think of the commercials this year? Which were your favorites and least favorites? Why? This year’s ads steered clear of controversy. Do you think that was a smart move for advertisers? Do you like when brands try to take a political stance? Why or…
Are Super Strict Schools Good for Students?
The following paragraphs describe a secondary school in England:As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.“Three. Two. One,” the teacher said. Pens across the room went down and all eyes shot back to the teacher. Under a policy called “Slant” (Sit…
Will You Be Watching Super Bowl LIX?
In The Athletic, the sports service from The New York Times Company, Mike Jones outlines the top story lines to follow ahead of the big game. Here are three:Eagles-Chiefs rematchTwo years after they met in Arizona for Super Bowl LVII, the Eagles and Chiefs face each other again.Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts delivered a dazzling performance in…
Learning With: ‘Under the Influence of a “Super Bloom”’
Before reading the article: Spring is here, and with it, in some places, the first wildflowers of the year, trees newly in bloom and other signs that winter has gone. Have you observed any of these? What about on social media? When you look at the image above, does it make you want to go…
