All elementary articles – Page 2
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Lesson‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players
Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?
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LessonElementary Business: The Doctor Will (Video) See You Now
Do you prefer seeing the doctor in person or via video call? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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Lesson‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative
Read about a youth-led initiative to provide students with better climate education and sustainable campuses.
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LessonThe microwave lemon trick – and other household hacks that actually work
Influencers have become famous for sharing housecleaning hacks on social media, but do they actually work?
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LessonFrom Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
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LessonElementary Business: Empowering Refugees
Read with your elementary-level students about a social enterprise that gives refugee women the skills to succeed in the workplace.
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LessonEverything I hate is on Twitter – how can the alternatives compete?
Are the changes made to X (formerly Twitter) pushing users to other platforms?
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LessonWill AI free us from drudgery – or leave us jobless and hungry?
Is Artificial Intelligence capable of replacing humans in the workplace?
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LessonElizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed for shelving her Russia-set novel, but I quite admire her
Should public figures be responsible for protecting their fans’ feelings and beliefs?
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LessonAI used to create new and final Beatles song, says Paul McCartney
Is it appropriate to use technology to create music using the voices of deceased artists?
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LessonElementary Business: Keeping Customer Information Safe
What steps are businesses taking to protect customer data? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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LessonA new start after 60: I was devastated by divorce at 70. But at 102, I know the secrets of a well-lived life
How was a woman able to restart her life and find her voice at the age of 70? Read and find out.
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LessonElementary Business: Dealing with Difficult Conversations
What is the best strategy to deal with difficult conversations in the workplace? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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Lesson‘Beowulf is lit’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?
Is it possible for generative AI to produce social media reviews that appear to be written by humans?
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LessonElementary Business: Hire Diversity, Earn Talent
Do senior employees face discrimination in the workplace? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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LessonElementary Business: Family Leave for All Parents
Should both parents be able to take family leave to take care of their children? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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LessonCLIL: Geography—Deserts and Rainforests
Talk with your young learners about the Amazon rainforest and Sahara desert ecosystems with this CLIL lesson.
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LessonElementary Business: Trees for sale!
It’s time to invest in nature. Could the sale of trees save our natural resources?
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LessonElementary Business: Women at work—a constant struggle for gender equality
Are we close to ending inequality in the business world?
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Teaching toolDiscussion Cards: The World of Sport
Engage your students in a conversation about their favourite sports and athletes with these cards.