Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas

Through Times articles, photos, videos, graphics, podcasts and more, we invite students to explore what is happening in the war and how we got here.

By Natalie Proulx and Michael Gonchar

In honor of National Poetry Month, we invite students to read a short poem, then join a lively discussion in our comments section about what they notice.

By Katherine Schulten

Wesley Morris, the host of the culture podcast “Cannonball,” joins us in April to chat with teenagers all about podcasting.

By The Learning Network

Nicholas Kristof, an Opinion columnist, joins us in March to talk to teenagers all about opinion writing.

By The Learning Network

Using a Times video series as a model, an English teacher puts her students in the director’s chair.

By Michele Haiken

Shivani Gonzalez, a TV reporter, joins us in February to chat with teenagers about finding shows worth watching. Post your comments and questions for her by Feb. 15.

By The Learning Network

U.S. forces carried out an audacious raid in Venezuela, seizing its president, Nicolás Maduro. We invite students to explore what happened and share their reactions.

By Natalie Proulx, Michael Gonchar and Jeremy Engle

The Times Upshot reporter Claire Cain Miller joins us in January to chat with teenagers about using data and visuals to help explain the world.

By The Learning Network

A social studies teacher explores what writing obituaries of “overlooked” relatives can teach students about contributing meaningfully to society.

By Joel Snyder

The Times photographer James Estrin joins us in December to chat with teenagers about using a camera to explore the place where you live. Post your comments and questions for him by Dec. 12.

By The Learning Network