Teaching Resources

Songs that help students engage with real life stories of refugees. The lyrics can be used to spark discussions and debates about identity, belonging, media representation, and how to make refugees feel welcome.

What is the purpose of education, and who decides it? Too often, visions of student success are imposed on students, families, and communities rather than co–constructed with them. Explore these core insights on developing a locally rooted, globally ...

Explore these three tips for implementing Personalized Learning Days.

Fishbanks is a multiplayer web-based simulation in which participants play the role of fishers and seek to maximize their net worth as they co-exist with other players and deal with variations in fish stocks and their catch. It gives a simplified sho...

A lesson to reflect on the crisis in Myanmar by looking at a photo of people who have fled the violence there. Students will share what they already know about the Myanmar crisis, develop empathy with the people affected, and consider what kind of he...

A film with a corresponding lesson plan designed to introduce the topic of climate change to elementary school students to enhance their understanding of the issues. The film provides a comparative perspective between the climate in the UK and the cl...

In 2018, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted, releasing toxic gas emissions, lava flows, and ash. These lesson activities encourage students to consider what it might be like knowing that you may need to evacuate, how you could prepare, and living ...

Through this video from 2018, Miguel Ñique, an alumnus of Enseña Perú, engages in a thoughtful exploration of the education system, with a profound focus on whether our educational structures truly provide students with the essential tools for authen...

Youki Terada shares metacognitive strategies to use in class, such as exit tickets and pop quizzes. She also shares the importance of asking questions and how these are especially useful when preparing for tests and as review after tests.

Students share their experiences with Universal Design for Learning at Karori Normal School in New Zealand. They appreciate being offered choices and the ability to work at a different pace depending on their understanding of the material.