Resources for Teachers and Students
Weekly Lessons (updated every Monday)
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
China wields a rare weapon in trade war
Showdowns over federal support for universities are among tug-of-war dramas marking the opening three months of Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The president, who first served from 2017-21, last week froze $2.2 billion in multiyea...
The Great Moose Migration: A hit for Sweden's ‘slow’ TV
In Sweden, it’s time for the return of a surprising TV sensation — starring none other than the kings of the Scandinavian forest. “The Great Moose Migration” has become a national hit for Sweden’s public broadcaster. For 20 days straight, cameras fol...
Science Audio webcasts: An exclusive partnership with Pulse of the Planet, updated daily with two-minute sound portraits of Planet Earth. Tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide, blending interviews with extraordinary natural sounds.
This week's word in the news: NEFARIOUS
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The group complaint and demand for jury trial filed Saturday in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that in a “nefarious conspiracy,” major insurers conspired to “eliminate competition between them,” thereby “intentionally and systematically” forcing homeowners to accept the California FAIR Plan.
The Los Angeles Times -- 04/21/2025
CREATE YOUR OWN VOCABULARY QUIZ
⇒ Elementary School
⇒ Middle School
⇒ High School
Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
⇒ Elementary (K-4)⇒ Middle (5-8)
⇒ Secondary (9-12)