Questions No One Knows the Answers To TED Curator Chris Anderson shares his boyhood obsession with quirky questions that seem to have no answers. Feb 20, 2014
"Jazz in America" Curriculum The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz has developed "Jazz in America," an Internet-based jazz curriculum for social studies, American history, and music classes to help students "develop imaginative thinking, creativity, curiosity, a positive self image, and a respect for their own and others' cultural heritage." Jing Fong Jan 22, 2014
"How I Write" Interviews The Daily Beast interviews writers about their daily writing routines. Jing Fong Oct 02, 2013
Visual Learning: Message in a Bottle This Visual Learning lesson will get your students thinking about the risks and rewards of protests, and how to use social media to get people to support your cause. Jing Fong Sep 19, 2013
Visual Learning: Out of Character This Visual Learning activity will get your students thinking about the intersection of handwriting and digital typeface, and the fate of cursive writing around the world. Jing Fong Apr 19, 2013
Biomimicry 3.8 Institute The Biomimicry 3.8 Institute supports scientists, engineers, architects, business-people, and teachers who desire to use nature's models as inspiration for creating man-made products and sustainable technologies. Jing Fong Feb 01, 2013
The Debate on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Study these three infographics to get three different points of view on GMOs. Students will learn about GMOs—and become more discerning about what organizations want them to believe. Jing Fong Feb 01, 2013
Animal Odd Couples Are animals capable of feeling emotions? PBS Nature shares evidence that humans are not the only ones on the planet who cares, loves, and empathizes. Meet five animal odd couples. Dec 14, 2012
Curriculum & Resources: TED-Ed TED-Ed matches talented teachers and amazing animators to produce an impressive film library and platform for turning any video into a customized lesson. Jing Fong Dec 13, 2012
Visual Learning: Lost Your Marbles? This Visual Learning lesson plan will get your students thinking about community, public art, and why they can or can't buy spray paint. Susan Lloyd Oct 18, 2012
Curriculum & Resources: Independent Television Service (ITVS) Lesson Plans ITVS's Community Classroom engages teachers and students through film. Their collections of lesson plans and documentaries will launch students into a deeper level of understanding about a range of global issues, particularly involving social justice. Jing Fong Oct 18, 2012
Go Local! Learning In and Outside the Classroom Sarah Anderson’s philosophy of happy, healthy, and democratic communities unexpectedly led her to place-based education and the students of Southwest Charter School in Portland, Oregon. This is Sarah’s story. Sarah Anderson Sep 18, 2012
Words That Inspire: 3/4-Baked Jason McLennan suggests that we stop "chasing perfection." Jing Fong Feb 07, 2012
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. Jing Fong Dec 14, 2011
