Newsthink: Palestine and Israel
A lesson to explore the rules of war and their importance during conflict based on the ongoing conflict in Palestine and Israel. Using two photographs, students practice empathy to understand why following International Humanitarian Law – the rules o...
Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
A lesson to examine Hurricane Dorian, which impacted the Bahamas in 2019 - one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded. Students will consider the needs of people affected by Hurricane Dorian, explore the meaning of resilience and how they can ...
Engaging across lines of difference (Part 4): What lens am I seeing this through?
In this video from 2015, Jonathan Wieland (Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ alumnus) reflects on his experiences at the institute spending time with a Maori community.
"Prepare with Pedro" Youth Preparedness Program
This is the original webpage for the "Prepare with Pedro" program, featuring videos, storybooks, activities, and teacher guides on staying safe during emergencies. Topics include home fires, taking shelter, washing hands, earthquakes, extreme heat, f...
Strength In Unity 2: Co-constructing A learning community of parent advocates
In this video from 2015, watch how Teach For India fellow Pooja Chopra collaborated with her students' mothers to design a business and build their skillsets to be advocates for their daughters' learning and dreams.