Teaching Resources

Watch Big Bird’s friends help him rebuild his nest after a hurricane, similar to how teachers can help rebuild students' sense of safety and security. Teachers can reflect with students on questions like: How did Big Bird feel when he saw his nest ru...

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...

In this video from 2013, Teach For America alumnus Taylor Delhagen facilitates a debate to develop students’ critical thinking. Taylor provides concrete strategies for students to process information and develop their own viewpoints.

In this reflective exercise, we explore the benefits and costs of both ends of a spectrum related to Teachers as Learners.

This resource has 50+ lesson plans, worksheets and teaching activities. Topics include drones, understanding violence, military spending, mediation, youth campaigning, and more.