Podcast – National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day Intermediate June 21 is the beginning of the summer solstice. In 1996, the governor general of Canada declared June 21 as Aboriginal Day. On June 21, 2017, Prime...
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Elon Musk High Int – Adv Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous People lesson about Elon Musk. In this lesson, learners read about one of today’s most successful entrepreneurs. They also...
View ArticlePodcast – Astronauts
Podcast: Astronauts (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Astronauts. What does it take to become an astronaut? Your young learners and middle schoolers will...
View ArticlePodcast – Smart Cars
Podcast: Smart Cars (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Smart Cars. What makes these tiny cars “smart”? Your young learners and middle schoolers will learn fun...
View ArticlePodcast – The Thai Cave Rescue
The Thai Cave Rescue (Int – High Int) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Historic Events lesson about The Thai Cave Rescue. In this lesson, students read about the miraculous rescue of 12...
View ArticlePodcast – Artificial Intelligence (Int – Adv)
Artificial Intelligence (Int – Adv) Today’s podcast features a preview of our Business Matters lesson about Artificial Intelligence. In this lesson, students read about AI and discuss modern films...
View ArticlePodcast – Wildfires
Wildfires Int – High Int Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous Things lesson about Wildfires. In this lesson, students read about the science behind wildfires. This lesson includes an...
View ArticlePodcast – Binge-Watching (Int – High Int)
Just one more episode (Int – High Int) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discussion Starters lesson about Binge-Watching. In this lesson, students read about addictive TV-viewing behavior in...
View ArticlePodcast – Honeybees (YL)
Podcast: Honeybees (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Honeybees. Not all honeybees are alike! In our ready-made Discovery lesson, your young learners and...
View ArticlePodcast – Hot-Air Balloons
Podcast: Hot-Air Balloons (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Hot-Air Balloons. How do hot-air balloons go up and come down? What makes them unreliable? In our...
View ArticlePodcast – The Supreme Court (US)
The Supreme Court (US) High Int Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous Things lesson about The Supreme Court (US). In this lesson, students read about the highest court in the US judicial...
View ArticlePodcast – Firefighters (YL)
Podcast: Firefighters (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Firefighters. There’s more to firefighting than fighting fires! In our ready-made Discovery lesson,...
View ArticlePodcast – Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income High Int – Adv Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discussion Starters lesson about Universal Basic Income. In this lesson, students read about the concept of universal...
View ArticlePodcast – Ice Cream
Podcast: Ice Cream (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Ice Cream. What’s the difference between frozen yogurt and ice cream? Is gelato a healthier alternative?...
View ArticlePodcast – Subways
Podcast: Subways (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Subways. How are subway systems built? What do crew members find when they dig so deep? In our ready-made...
View ArticlePodcast – Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears (High Int – Adv) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Historic Events lesson about the Trail of Tears. In this lesson, students read about the Indian removal era and the Cherokee...
View ArticlePodcasts – Skateboarding
Podcast: Skateboarding (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Skateboarding. Skateboarding is an adventurous sport that attracts kids of all ages and skills. In...
View ArticlePodcast – Nellie McClung
Nellie McClung High Int Happy Persons Day! Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous People lesson about Nellie McClung, a member of Canada’s Famous Five. In this lesson, students learn about...
View ArticlePodcast – Spiders (YL)
Podcast: Spiders (YL) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discovery lesson (YL) about Spiders. Some kids love spiders and others hate them, but most kids find them interesting! In this...
View ArticlePodcast – Net Neutrality (Adv)
Net Neutrality (Adv) Today’s podcast features a reading from our Mini-Debates lesson about Net Neutrality. In this lesson, students discuss and debate Internet fast lanes and the pros and cons of net...
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