Weekly news lesson 378: 6th March 2014: Shark cull opposition intensifies in Australia

Thu, 6 Mar 2014

Thousands of people have taken to beaches in Australia in order to protest against the controversial catching and killing of sharks longer than three metres. Critics of the cull say that it will prove ineffective and that there is no evidence it will reduce the number of shark attacks on humans.

Festival Webquests: St Patrick's Day

Who was St Patrick? What is the history of St Patrick’s Day? In this webquest you will find the answer to these questions and learn about how 17th March is celebrated around the world.

Reading: St Patrick's Day Jeopardy

Graine Lavin's fun St. Patrick's Day reading lesson includes a quiz on all things Irish!

News lesson: The girl they couldn’t silence

Schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban in October 2012 in order to silence her and kill off her campaign for girls’ education. Nine months and countless surgical operations later, she delivered a defiant speech at the UN on her 16th birthday.

Cinematic listening: A ghost's guide to London

Luke and James Vyner present a series of cinematic listening lessons that will take you and your students on a fantastic adventure through London – with your guide, Lord Jeffrey, the Ghost of London. Part audio guide, part audio play, this thrilling listening experience will excite and engage your learners whilst introducing them to the vibrant city of London and the colourful language that fills its streets.

Using art in the classroom

A series of articles by Jamie Keddie, containing lesson plans, teaching tips and suggestions for using art in the classroom. All the articles are designed to allow you to develop the ideas further and to adapt any suggestions to your own students' needs and interests.

Keith's Corner: Sports and celebrations

Keith and his young learners bring winter to a close with an action-packed month learning about winter sports and Chinese culture.