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Welcome to the Stossel in the Classroom blog. This is your go-to spot for insights and tips on integrating engaging content into your lessons. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or guidance, we’re here to support your journey to create a more dynamic and thought-provoking learning environment.
As the school year winds down, it’s the perfect time to encourage students to reflect on their learning experiences. Whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or somewhere in between, reflective writing can be a powerful...
Your students are frequently assigned research-based tasks, yet they must navigate a constant stream of misinformation, especially from social media and influencers who often misquote or misinterpret information...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world around us and education is no exception. As educators, we’re constantly adapting to new technologies—whether it was overhead projectors, smartboards, or online learning platforms.
Socratic seminars offer a way to engage students in thoughtful discussions, fostering critical thinking and deep learning. Rooted in the teaching methods of Socrates, these seminars focus on asking and exploring questions rather than delivering direct answers.
Writing an essay can be daunting for students, especially when staring at a messy rough draft filled with half-formed ideas, awkward sentences, and incomplete thoughts. But as teachers, we know the rough draft is just the beginning of the process. It’s where the real work—and the real improvement—happens.
Political cartoons have been a staple of public discourse for centuries, offering quick, visual, and often satirical commentary on current events. For students, they present a unique opportunity to engage with important issues in a way that’s both thought-provoking and fun.
Engaging students can be challenging, especially in complex subjects like social studies, economics, and government. Fortunately, platforms like Kahoot! are changing the way educators teach, adding excitement and interaction to the classroom through gamified learning.
As the winter break approaches, many teachers wonder how to keep their students engaged in meaningful activities during their time off. While it's important for students to recharge, encouraging them to stay mentally active over the break can make a big difference in their academic success.
The Dissident Project is a non-profit speakers bureau that connects immigrant speakers who fled authoritarianism with American High School students at no cost. Their speakers hail from countries like Venezuela, Hong Kong, Eritrea, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Iran and many more.
Thanksgiving provides a perfect opportunity to teach the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons—a crucial idea in economics and environmental science. By examining the history behind the Pilgrims' early years in America, educators can help ...
Uncommon Sense Teaching by Barbara Oakley, Beth Rogowsky, and Terrence Sejnowski explores how the latest findings in neuroscience can be applied to classroom teaching. The book offers practical, science-backed strategies for educators to ...
With a presidential election approaching, it’s the perfect time to bring the political process into your classroom. Here are some engaging activities and writing assignments to help students explore the election process and issues in a ...
As the impact of President Trump's latest tariffs begins, we take another look at the topic in the latest edition of Both Sides of the Issue.
Both Sides of the Issue
We've just added a Teacher's Guide to Capitalism Myths - Part 1, including discussion questions, a viewing guide, and activities.
Video Spotlight
Thank you to everyone who entered our student contests! Results will be announced on May 30.
Student Contests
Our October 30 webinar on fostering civil discourse in the classroom is now available to view on demand.
Civil Discourse
Our latest module explores nuclear power, fossil fuels, renewables, energy independence, and more.
Modules
Looking for a new way to engage your students? They'll love our learning games on Kahoot!
Kahoot!
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