Lesson Plan: TikTok’s ‘Corn Kid’ and Viral Audio Memes
In this lesson, students will learn about Tariq, the 7-year-old TikTok sensation also known as Corn Kid. Then they’ll investigate what makes songs like “It’s Corn” so addictive.
Lesson of the Day: ‘TikTok, the Fastest Way on Earth to Become a Food...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “TikTok, the Fastest Way on Earth to Become a Food Star” by Taylor LorenzWhat does your “For You” page look like on TikTok? Do you watch mostly dance challenges, lip syncs, comedians, travel videos…
Let’s Discuss: ‘Love, Hate or Fear It, TikTok Has Changed America’
What role does TikTok play in your life? Read the article and post your comments and questions for our journalist Sapna Maheshwari by Oct. 3.
What Does TikTok Mean to You?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until September 2021.TikTok is used by nearly 100 million Americans for everything from education about climate change and the Black Lives Matter movement to dance videos and comedic skits. The app has been downloaded more than two billion times. Do…
Is TikTok a National Security Risk?
TikTok is once again facing a potential ban in the United States. The app has been under threat since 2020, as lawmakers increasingly argue that the Chinese government’s relationship with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, raises national security risks.Do you use TikTok? If so, how much and what for? What, if anything, would you lose if…
