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Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

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  2. Student Opinion

    Do We Talk Too Much About Mental Health?

    Recent studies suggest that school mental health programs may not be beneficial and could even have a negative effect. What has been your experience?

     By Natalie Proulx

    Students resting after yoga during a mental health fair at Woodsdale Elementary School in Wheeling, W.Va. Woodsdale is one of many schools in the United States that have adopted mental health curriculums in recent years.
    Students resting after yoga during a mental health fair at Woodsdale Elementary School in Wheeling, W.Va. Woodsdale is one of many schools in the United States that have adopted mental health curriculums in recent years.
    CreditRebecca Kiger for The New York Times
    1. Picture Prompts

      Soapbox Derby

      Bronx students create and race these cars as part of their science curriculum. Has your school ever offered an engaging real-world project that helped you learn?

       By The Learning Network

      Soapbox derby champions have come from all over the country, but no New York City student has ever won in Akron.
      Soapbox derby champions have come from all over the country, but no New York City student has ever won in Akron.
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    2. Contests

      Our 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest

      We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 17 to May 15.

       By The Learning Network

      Related Article
      Related Article
      CreditIrene Rinaldi

  1. Teaching and Learning About the Pro-Palestinian Student Protests on College Campuses

    A collection of resources and critical-thinking questions to help students better understand the protest movement and consider the complex issues it raises.

     By The Learning Network

    Columbia’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has inspired a national student movement against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
    CreditJuan Arredondo for The New York Times
    Lesson Plan

  2. What Activities or Hobbies Do You Do With Your Family?

    Do you cook, play games or watch sports? How has spending this time together shaped your relationship?

     By Shannon Doyne

    Priya Krishna, left, and her mother, Ritu Krishna, at their home in Dallas.
    CreditMackenzie Smith Kelley
    Student Opinion

  3. 125 Picture Prompts for Creative and Narrative Writing

    What story can these images tell?

     By The Learning Network

    Related Picture Prompt | Related Article
    CreditHanx Writer app
    Picture Prompts

  4. Our 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest

    Students are invited to tell us what they’re reading in The Times and why, this year in writing OR via a 90-second video. Contest dates: June 7 to Aug. 16.

     By The Learning Network

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    Contests

  5. Our 2023-24 Student Contest Calendar

    Here are 10 challenges to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary — including one open to both teachers and teenagers.

     By The Learning Network

    Winners from our Coming of Age in 2022 Contest. We’ll be running a new version of this challenge, open to both teachers and teenagers, in the fall.
    CreditFrom left to right, Shashank Salgam, Allyson Kim and Gigi Greene
    Contests

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Resources for Teaching and Learning

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  1. Lessons and Teaching Ideas

    Lesson plans and teaching resources based on Times content

     

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  2. Writing Prompts

    Student Opinion Q’s, Picture Prompts & Current Events Conversation

     

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  3. Quizzes and Vocabulary

    Weekly News Quiz, Word of the Day, Country of the Week and Student Crosswords

     

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  4. Photos, Graphs and Videos

    Film Club, What’s Going On in This Picture? and What’s Going On in This Graph?

     

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  5. Contests

    Student Contests & Our Contest Calendar

     

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Resources by Subject

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  1. English Language Arts

    Lesson plans for English language arts from The Learning Network.

     

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  2. Social Studies

    Lesson plans for social studies from The Learning Network.

     

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  3. Science & Math

    Lesson plans for science and math from The Learning Network.

     

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  4. E.L.L. & Arts

    Lesson plans for E.L.L. & arts from The Learning Network.

     

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  5. Current Events

    Lesson plans on current events from The Learning Network.

     

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Accessible Activities

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  1. What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 13, 2024

    Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.

     By The Learning Network

    CreditLila Barth for The New York Times

  2. Pet Alligator

    Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.

     By The Learning Network

    Wally in 2019. His owner said he went missing over the weekend in Georgia.
    CreditTy Lohr/York Daily Record, via Associated Press

  3. One Seat

    What do you think this image is communicating?

     By The Learning Network

    CreditIllustrations by Pete Gamlen

  4. Cicadas for Dinner

    Would you eat a cicada — or any other type of bug? If so, how would you like it cooked?

     By The Learning Network

    Cicadas are noisy, but harmless, and can be foraged and cooked at any point in their life cycles.
    CreditSean Rayford/Getty Images

  5. Met Gala

    What were your favorite and least favorite looks at this year’s show?

     By The Learning Network

    Cardi B’s gown had a sprawling skirt that made it seem as if she was floating as she walked the carpet.
    CreditNina Westervelt for The New York Times
  1. Word of the day

    Word of the Day: rancorous

    This word has appeared in 40 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

     
  2. Word of the day

    Word of the Day: bazaar

    This word has appeared in 103 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

     
  3. Student Opinion

    Are You Good at Apologizing?

    Do you know how to say “I’m sorry” and really mean it? Or do you have a hard time admitting you did something wrong?

    By Jeremy Engle

     
  4. Word of the day

    Word of the Day: reconnoiter

    This word has appeared in three articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

     
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  6. Student Opinion

    Should Sporting Events Be Free?

    A Paris soccer team made its tickets free. Should others follow suit, or at least make prices a lot cheaper?

    By Jeremy Engle

     
  7. Word of the day

    Word of the Day: haughty

    This word has appeared in 29 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

     
  8. Student Opinion

    What Amazes You Most About Animals?

    Cheetahs can reach speeds of 58 m.p.h. or more. Bats use echolocation to fly in the dark. What do you find extraordinary about animals?

    By Michael Gonchar

     
  9. Word of the day

    Word of the Day: accolade

    This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

     
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