Teaching Resources

Paulo Freire wrote that the purpose of education is for the oppressed to liberate themselves and their oppressor. In this video from 2017, a Teach For America alumna and powerful leader of the Black Lives Matter movement discusses her personal experi...

This video from 2018, explores the perspective of Esther Rakete, a Maori educator and activist. Drawing on her own experience, and her knowledge of the violence that was done to her Maori ancestors, she makes a powerful argument that our best hope fo...

Over a series of four sessions, practitioners from the MedStar Georgetown WISE center shared their expertise on how we can support students and teachers through the lens of a trauma-informed practice. In the first of this four-part series, we delved ...

This two-minute video reminds students that there's always someone helping. After watching the video together, ask students to name some of the special helpers they can go to in an emergency (such as a doctor, firefighter, police officer, or tea...

The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance is a multi-sectoral partnership focusing on finding practical ways to support communities in developed and developing countries strengthen their resilience to flood risk. Their library of resources have relevant a...

The Climate Connection is a ten-part podcast series from the British Council which explores the relationship between the climate crisis and language education. Podcasts can be downloaded on the website including additional show notes. Besides the web...

A lesson to explore the growing impact of heatwaves around the world. Students will understand what a heatwave is and why they are becoming more common. They'll learn about the risks associated with heatwaves and how to prepare for high temperat...

This film collection explores the intricate relationship between environmental degradation and conservation, and its intersection with the socio-economic and political landscapes in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines through the lens of cinema. Th...

A compilation of resources designed to assist teachers and students in exploring our interconnected world, fostering critical thinking about the challenges confronting our global society. Although they are specifically tailored to align with curricul...