http://www.yesmagazine.org Curricula and lesson plans on topics ranging from climate change to happiness. daily 1 2010-07-01T18:18:21Z http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/teacher-stories/flaming-hot-cheetos What happens when students are given the honor and onus of writing a complete stranger's story in poetry form? Middle school students from rural and urban Oregon took the risk, transforming preconceived notions—from gangs to trailer trash, stuck up rich people to redneck hicks— into bridges. No publisher jfong 2011-12-29T19:18:05Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/words-that-inspire-because Instead of a letter, Terry Tempest Williams wrote a poem to nominate Lily Yeh as a YES! Breakthrough 15 Hero. The poem shared the many reasons why Lily Yeh is worthy of consideration. Who are the people students might be inspired to honor with a poem? No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-28T20:35:38Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/yes-recommends-americans-who-tell-the-truth Americans Who Tell the Truth spotlights 170 portraits of truth tellers—people who fought for all people's rights with courage and determination—to teach students of all ages not only about their heritage, but also to stand up for what they believe in. No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-28T22:44:46Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/visual-learning-to-dye-for With this YES! lesson plan, try to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not). In this case, it's all about where we get our clothes. No publisher ilevitas 2012-01-12T18:02:53Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/curriculum-resources-maps-that-stretch-the-mind Like history, maps tell a story from the writer or creator's perspective. ODT Maps believes that there are many ways to see the world—including upside down. Explore the organization's many maps (with thoughtful explanations), videos, free downloads, quizzes, and more. No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-28T20:24:01Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/curriculum-resources-civil-rights-curriculum In 1942, Fred Korematsu was arrested and convicted for refusing to go with other Japanese Americans to incarceration camps mandated under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066. The Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education shares lesson plans, videos, and other classroom resources to teach students the importance of speaking up for civil rights for all. No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-28T21:26:26Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/visual-learning-we-are-the-99 With this YES! lesson plan, try to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not). In this case, it's all about animals as food. No publisher ilevitas visual learning 2011-12-28T19:21:59Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/words-that-inspire-we-stand-with-the-99 Some members of the 1% have shared messages of solidarity with the 99%. What goes into a sign that makes a lasting impression? Explore an activity to help your students understand—and create their own—powerful signs. No publisher ilevitas 2011-11-30T21:40:15Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/creative-change-educational-solutions Creative Change's comprehensive approach to curriculum transformation places food systems, renewable energy, urban revitalization, and other sustainability issues at the center of education innovation and reform. No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-01T01:45:36Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/curriculum-resources-journey-into-dyslexia You’ve probably taught a student with dyslexia—and were perplexed on how to help. This film shows successful adults who see their dyslexia as a unique gift. No publisher ilevitas 2011-12-27T21:32:57Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/words-that-inspire-the-laughing-thrush Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin believes that it’s natural to love being in the world around us. His poem, "The Laughing Thrush," captures a sense of place with rich details and abundant joy. No publisher ilevitas 2011-11-09T00:23:47Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/curriculum-resources-occupy-wall-street Resources from YES! Magazine and NY Times Learning Network will familiarize your students with Occupy Wall Street. No publisher ilevitas 2011-11-02T19:31:09Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/yes-recommends-the-legacy-project At a time of economic uncertainty—when your students are wondering about their future—the Legacy Project might serve as a compass to help them create their lives, connect to others, and change their world. No publisher ilevitas 2011-11-02T23:35:46Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/visual-learning-boom With this YES! lesson plan, try to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not). In this case, it's all about oil spill cleanup. No publisher ilevitas visual learning 2011-12-08T01:35:35Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/for-teachers/curriculum/curriculum-resources-thinkb4youspeak GLSEN's campaign ThinkB4YouSpeak helps straight teens understand why "that's so gay" and other common slurs may be unintentional but hurtful to their Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) classmates. 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