What’s Included
- Each lesson includes:
- Three ready-to-print PDF documents (level 1, level 2, level 3) that include:
- A background reading of the current event
- Comprehension questions
- Thinking questions
- A deeper critical thinking activity
- Research extension.
- PowerPoint slides that include:
- Explanations of the concepts central to the current event
- Embedded videos about the current event designed to generate discussion
- Discussion activities
- Three ready-to-print PDF documents (level 1, level 2, level 3) that include:
New Lessons Added Every Week!
Each lesson is designed to align with several different social studies and civics curriculum frameworks. All lessons are built to generate discussion and deep thinking about the world around us.
Lesson Levels:
Level 1
- Readings of approximately 150-200 words
- Grades 6-8
- CEFR Level B1 and below / IELTS 4.5 and below / TOEFL 34 and below
- ELL Learners
Level 2
- Readings of approximately 200-250 words
- Grades 9-10
- CEFR Level B1-B2 / IELTS 5-6 / TOEFL 35-60
- More Advanced ELL Learners
Level 3
- Readings of approximately 250-350 words
- More advanced conceptual connections
- Grades 11-12
- IB and AP (Global Politics, Government and Politics, Geography)
- CEFR Level B2 and above / IELTS 6 and above / TOEFL 60 and above
Lessons are designed to fit seamlessly into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Use all three lesson levels simultaneously to adapt a single lesson to the abilities of your students.
Simple Plans for Individual Teachers and Departments
Individual Monthly
$12/month
Full access to the lesson library
A flexible way to explore
Individual Annual
$99/year
One-week free trial
Best value for individual teachers
Department Annual
$249/year
Up to ten teachers with unique logins
Ideal for school budgets
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