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Activities for students and lesson plan ideas based on Times articles, photos, videos and graphs.

Activities for students and lesson plan ideas based on Times articles, photos, videos and graphs.

STUDENT OPINION

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  1. Have You Ever Turned Another Person’s Trash Into Your Own Treasure?

    What’s the most memorable or valuable thing you have ever salvaged?

    By Michael Gonchar

    Many of the artists in Houston’s art car parade are children. “There’s a lot that goes into it,” said Lujain Abdulhasan, 14, who is originally from Iraq. “We have to prime and paint and then prime again. It’s a lot more interactive than just drawing. I like it better.”
    CreditHope Mora for The New York Times

  2. Are Parents Doing Too Much?

    A guest essay argues that in an age of helicopter parenting, parents should consider “underachieving.” Do you agree?

    By Jeremy Engle

    CreditBrandon Bird

  3. Has the Rise of A.I. Changed Your Career Plans?

    Interest in the trades is surging among young people. Could developing a special skill lead to job security and personal satisfaction for you?

    By Shannon Doyne

    Tyshae Shields, 24, is a first-year commercial painting apprentice at the Finishing Trades Institute of New York. “It’s a very straining job,” she said, but added that community college had overwhelmed her.
    CreditKarsten Moran for The New York Times

  4. How Should Schools Respond to Antisemitism and Islamophobia?

    New York City is rolling out lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history to counter a rise in hateful harassment, vandalism and rhetoric. Would all students benefit from a similar program?

    By Jeremy Engle

    Afsa Irfan, a seventh grader, participated in a discussion about enslaved people during a class at the Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment in Brooklyn.
    CreditAngelina Katsanis for The New York Times

  5. Do You Want to Get Married Someday?

    More people are dismissing marriage. Do you think you’ll be part of this trend? Or would you like to be married in the future?

    By Shannon Doyne

    According to Pew Research Center, the U.S. marriage rate hit a 140-year low in 2019 and has yet to fully rebound.
    CreditAntonio Giovanni Pinna

PICTURE PROMPTS

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  1. Two Dogs

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

    By The Learning Network

    CreditPeter Arkle

  2. Statue of Liberty

    What do you think this image is communicating?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditBen Hickey

  3. Running a 5K in a Van

    Influencers go to great lengths — even in small spaces — to get views? How far would you go?

    By The Learning Network

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    CreditVideo by aki_gk/TikTok

  4. ‘Euphoria’ Returns

    Are you a fan? Did you watch the season 3 premiere?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditThe New York Times

  5. Brain Exercise

    What do you think this image is communicating?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditChristoph Niemann

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN THIS PICTURE?

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  1. What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 20, 2026

    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

    CreditChristophe Archambault/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

  2. What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 13, 2026

    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

    CreditRenaud Philippe for The New York Times

  3. How to Teach With ‘What’s Going On in This Picture?’

    Want to use intriguing photographs to help students practice visual thinking and close reading skills? This guide can help you get started.

    By The Learning Network

    Images from our “What’s Going On in This Picture?” feature.
    CreditClockwise, from top left: Bryan Denton for The New York Times, Ennio Leanza/European Pressphoto Agency, Alejandro Cegarra for The New York Times, Muhammed Muheisen/Associated Press, Michael Paulsen/Houston Chronicle, Adam Dean for The New York Times

  4. Introduction to ‘What’s Going On in This Picture?’

    Want to learn more about this popular student activity? Watch this short introduction video and start using this multimedia feature in your classroom.

    By The Learning Network

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WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ

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  1. Student News Quiz for April 6-13

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how well you can do on this week’s news quiz for students.

    Compiled by Jeremy Engle

    CreditEmli Bendixen for The New York Times

  2. Student News Quiz for March 31-April 6

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

    Compiled by Michael Gonchar

    CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times

  3. Weekly Student News Quiz: Social Media Trial, Global Protests, Baseball

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

    Compiled by Jeremy Engle

    CreditBrad Penner/Imagn Images, via Imagn Images Via Reuters Connect

  4. Weekly Student News Quiz: Iran War, Airport Lines, Perfect Bracket

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

    Compiled by Jeremy Engle

    CreditPool photo by Kim Hong-Ji

  5. Weekly Student News Quiz: Iran, Cats, N.B.A. Feat

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

    Compiled by Jeremy Engle

    CreditPhilip Cheung for The New York Times

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CONTESTS

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  1. ‘Going Against the Grain’: Agri-Cultural Revolution in SoCal’s Heartland

    Caden Shepard Choi, 17, the winner of our teen photo essay contest shows us an earthy side of her Orange County hometown.

    By Caden Shepard Choi

    CreditCaden Shepard Choi

  2. The Runners-Up of Our ‘Local Lens’ Photo Essay Contest

    A look at eight fascinating hometowns around the world, as documented by teenagers there.

    By The Learning Network

    An image from Charlotte Keegan’s photo essay, “Spring Awakening: A Tapestry of New Yorkers on Display in Prospect Park.”
    CreditCharlotte Keegan

  3. The Winning Student Photo Essays From Our ‘Local Lens’ Contest

    From 1,423 teen entries, we are featuring nine extraordinary pieces. Take a look.

    By The Learning Network

    In her winning piece, “‘Going Against The Grain’: Agri-Cultural Revolution in SoCal’s Heartland,” Caden Shepard Choi, 17, shows us an earthy side of her Orange County hometown.
    CreditCaden Shepard Choi

  4. Our Student Podcast Contest

    We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. Contest dates: April 8 to May 13, 2026.

    By The Learning Network

    CreditIrene Rinaldi

  5. What It’s Like to Grow Up With A.I.: The Winners of Our Multimedia Challenge

    Via essays, poems, videos, artwork and graphics, 35 students across the globe reflect on how this technology is affecting teenagers.

    By The Learning Network

    CreditJiyan Turan

FILM CLUB

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  1. Film Club: ‘Goodbye, Price Tags. Hello, Dynamic Pricing.’

    An Opinion video argues that the traditional price tag, which offers a single price for all, is in danger of disappearing. Should we be worried?

    By The Learning Network

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  2. Film Club: ‘Grab Your Calculators. We’re Going to Jail.’

    A Times Opinion video argues that criminal justice fees act as predatory taxes, creating crushing debt for the poor and destabilizing society.

    By The Learning Network

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  3. Film Club: ‘Why Are A.I. Hits So Sad?’

    Do you ever listen to music created by artificial intelligence? Do you think it is any good?

    By The Learning Network

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  4. Introduction to ‘Film Club’

    Want to learn more about this feature? Watch this introduction video to start engaging students with short nonfiction films.

    By The Learning Network

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  5. Film Club: ‘Buckle Up, Women. Cars Still Aren’t Built for You.’

    An Opinion video argues that auto safety standards have ignored women for over a half a century. What should be done to change that?

    By The Learning Network

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN THIS GRAPH?

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  1. What’s Going On in This Graph? | April 29, 2026

    What relationship, if any, do these graphs suggest between gas prices and presidential approval ratings?

    By The Learning Network

    The period from June 2002 to July 2008, during the George W. Bush administration, is shaded to aid comparison.
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  2. What’s Going On in This Graph? | April 15, 2026

    What does this graph show about yield rates at U.S. colleges based on their level of selectivity?

    By The Learning Network

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  3. Over 75 New York Times Graphs for Students to Analyze

    A new collection of graphs, maps and charts organized by topic and type from our “What’s Going On in This Graph?” feature.

    By The Learning Network

    CreditSource: Four Twenty Seven and The New York Times

  4. Introduction to ‘What’s Going On in This Graph?’

    Want to learn more about this feature? Watch this short introduction video and start using New York Times graphs in your classroom.

    By The Learning Network

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VOCABULARY

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  1. Word of the Day: emulate

    This word has appeared in 406 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditCindy Lozito

  2. Word of the Day: punctual

    This word has appeared in 19 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditCindy Lozito

  3. Word of the Day: effervescence

    This word has appeared in 27 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditCindy Lozito

  4. Word of the Day: hierarchy

    This word has appeared in 1,333 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditCindy Lozito

  5. Word of the Day: irrevocable

    This word has appeared in 37 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

    By The Learning Network

    CreditCindy Lozito

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COUNTRY OF THE WEEK QUIZ

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  1. Explore the World With These 162 Country Quizzes

    Expand your knowledge of geography and culture with our short country quizzes, all based on reporting, photos and videos from The New York Times.

    By John Otis and Michael Gonchar

    Clockwise, from top left: Mongolia — Hannah Reyes Morales for The New York Times; Japan — Shuji Kajiyama/Associated Press; India — Poras Chaudhary for The New York Times; Myanmar — Minzayar Oo for The New York Times
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  2. Can You Guess the Country? A New Geography Photo Quiz for Students

    Test your geography knowledge using photographs from around the world.

    Compiled by John Otis

    CreditBryan Denton for The New York Times

  3. How Much Do You Know About Kuwait?

    Can you find Kuwait on a map? What else do you know about this Middle East nation?

    Compiled by Michael Gonchar

    A view of Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait.
    CreditYasser Al-Zayyat/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

  4. World Capitals Quiz

    Do you know the capital of Austria? What about Mozambique? How many of these 40 capital cities can you name?

    Compiled by John Otis

    CreditClockwise from top left: Hans-Juergen Burkard/Eyevine, via ReduxSlide; Damon Winter, via The New York Times; Kike Calvo for The New York Times; Candace Feit for The New York Times; Petros Karadjias, via Associated Press; Milan Bures for The New York Times
  2. Writing Prompts

    Writing Prompts

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

  3. Quizzes & Crosswords

    Quizzes and Vocabulary

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

  5. Contests

    Contests

    Student Contests & Our Contest Calendar

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