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Visual Learning: “Who’s that swimming in my pool?”
This Visual Learning lesson will get your students thinking about their relationship with nature, and how development affects wild animals.

Words That Inspire: Life After Worry
The state of the world gives us plenty to worry about. What would happen if we made a decision to no longer worry? Read Akaya Windwood’s wise commentary on replacing worry with

Visual Learning: Out of the Blue
This Visual Learning lesson will get your students thinking about where their water comes from, and the effectiveness (or not) of public demonstrations.

Words That Inspire: The Wild Geese
Wendell Berry’s poem, “Wild Geese” paints a colorful image of Earth’s bounty, inspiring the beloved poet and farmer to be thankful that all we need is around us. Do your students second

YES! Poster: Jane Goodall’s 10 Best Things We Can Do For Animals
YES! asked Jane Goodall to tell us what we can do in our everyday lives to care for the animals we love.

Getting Inside the Heads of Students With Asperger Syndrome
How do you help a student with Asperger Syndrome discover his strengths and thrive in the classroom? Dan Coulter helps teachers understand what goes on inside the head of a student with
Words That Inspire: It Couldn’t Be Done
There are few things that motivate young people more than to be told that something can’t be done. High school student Ashe Jaafaru reads “It Couldn’t Be Done,” a poem by Edgar

Visual Learning: Paper Cranes for Peace
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 peace.

Want Successful Students? Meet the Parents
Girlie Forman shares her personal experience, her sense of humor, and food to connect with her high school students—and their families.