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Free resources for teaching and learning with The Times

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  1. current events conversation

    A Day in the Life of a Teenager

    Students share their average and not-so-average daily routines.

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  2. Ask a Journalist: Writing About Gen Z

    Jessica Grose, an Opinion writer, joins us for the month of October to discuss cultural trends among young people. Post your comments and questions for her by Oct. 15.

    September 23, 2025By

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    1. Student Opinion

      What Are Your Biggest Pet Peeves?

      Tell us what never fails to annoy you, and why you think the behavior in question is so bad.

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  1. Unpack the Math of Packing With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times

    Invite students to explore how bees, soda cans and big data all solve the same problem: not enough space.

    September 30, 2025By

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  2. Science Practice | A Study on Asteroid Samples and Life’s Building Blocks

    Scientists studied samples that NASA collected from the asteroid Bennu. What clues did they reveal about life outside of Earth?

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    Astromaterials processors at the Johnson Space Center in Houston collected asteroid particles from the base of the Osiris-Rex science canister after its return from space in 2023.
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    STEM Lesson Plan
  3. Weekly Student News Quiz: Bad Bunny, Typhoon, Broadway

    Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

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    CreditGary Cameron/Reuters
    Student News Quiz
  4. Lesson Plan: Emergency Powers and Presidential Authority

    In this lesson, students consider what qualifies as a national emergency and decide how much power presidents should have.

    September 23, 2025By

    President Trump declared an emergency in Washington to deploy National Guard troops and federal agents to patrol the streets.
    CreditAlex Kent for The New York Times
    Civics Lesson
  5. Our 2025-26 Student Contest Calendar

    Eight challenges that invite teenagers to engage, experiment, reflect and create — via writing, photography, audio, video and more.

    September 25, 2025By

    Work from some of the teenage finalists of our 2024-25 photo essay contest. We’ll be running a similar challenge this winter.
    CreditClockwise from top left: Gauri Gupta; Serene Hameed; Marcus Albuquerque; Martina Sirvent Suarez; Miu Nakano; Max Chung
    Contests

Resources for Teaching and Learning

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  1. Lessons and Teaching Ideas

    Lesson plans and teaching resources based on Times content

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  2. Writing Prompts

    Student Opinion Q’s, Picture Prompts & Current Events Conversation

    January 20, 2025

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  3. Quizzes and Vocabulary

    Weekly News Quiz, Word of the Day, Country of the Week and Student Crosswords

    January 20, 2025

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  4. Photos, Graphs and Videos

    Film Club, What’s Going On in This Picture? and What’s Going On in This Graph?

    January 20, 2025

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  5. Contests

    Student Contests & Our Contest Calendar

    January 20, 2025

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Resources by Subject

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  1. English Language Arts

    Lesson plans for English language arts from The Learning Network.

    January 15, 2025

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  2. Social Studies

    Lesson plans for social studies from The Learning Network.

    January 15, 2025

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  3. Science & Math

    Lesson plans for science and math from The Learning Network.

    January 20, 2025

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  4. E.L.L. & Arts

    Lesson plans for E.L.L. & arts from The Learning Network.

    January 15, 2025

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  5. Current Events

    Lesson plans on current events from The Learning Network.

    January 15, 2025

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  1. Picture Prompts

    Eye on You

    What do you think this image is communicating?

    By The Learning Network

    Oct. 3, 2025
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  5. Picture Prompts

    Friends Under Trees

    Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.

    By The Learning Network

    Oct. 2, 2025
  6. Student Opinion

    Do You Enjoy Small Talk?

    Are you good at it? Or do you find yourself at a loss for words when trying to make conversation?

    By Jeremy Engle

    Oct. 2, 2025
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  8. Picture Prompts

    Locking In

    Are you trying to meet a goal this fall? What is it, and what steps are you taking toward it?

    By The Learning Network

    Oct. 1, 2025
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  11. Picture Prompts

    Accessories

    Do you have favorite glasses? Bags? Jewelry? Hats? How do you wear them and what do they say about you?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 30, 2025
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  16. Student Opinion

    What Brings You Joy?

    Where do you find delight and happiness in your everyday life?

    By Jeremy Engle

    Sept. 26, 2025
  17. Picture Prompts

    Lights in the Sky

    Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 26, 2025
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  24. Picture Prompts

    Pointing

    What do you think this image is communicating?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 25, 2025
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  26. Picture Prompts

    Smart Glasses

    Meta recently unveiled several new computerized glasses. Would you want a pair?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 24, 2025
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    Zodiac Sign

    Do you know yours? Do you care about it?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 23, 2025
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  35. Student Opinion

    What Is Your Time Personality?

    Experts say we see the clock in different ways. Are you always on time? Or do you see time as more of a suggestion?

    By Natalie Proulx

    Sept. 22, 2025
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  37. Student Opinion

    How Do You Document and Save Your Memories?

    Do you take photos, post on social media or keep a diary? Have you ever thought about holding on to your trash and turning it into mementos for a collage of your life?

    By Shannon Doyne

    Sept. 19, 2025
  38. Picture Prompts

    Noisy Neighbors

    Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 19, 2025
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  47. Student Opinion

    Are You a Fan of Anime?

    Once a niche, countercultural art form, anime is now mainstream. What are your experiences with anime, and what do you think of its explosive popularity?

    By Natalie Proulx

    Sept. 17, 2025
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    Fall Video Games

    What new games are you playing? What upcoming releases are you most looking forward to?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 17, 2025
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  51. Student Opinion

    Are Youth Sports Getting Too Expensive?

    Organized sports for young people have become a multibillion-dollar industry in America. How is this affecting high school athletes’ experiences and access to play?

    By Jeremy Engle

    Sept. 16, 2025
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    Braces

    Metal braces are suddenly cool. What do you think of the trend?

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 16, 2025
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  55. How to Use The Learning Network

    Since 1998, The Learning Network has been helping people teach and learn with The New York Times. Here’s how to use our features.

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 15, 2025
  56. Student Opinion

    How Mentally Tough Are You?

    How do you prepare for challenges? How do you deal with setbacks? What do you do to keep your focus on long-term goals?

    By Shannon Doyne

    Sept. 15, 2025
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  60. Picture Prompts

    ‘Say Yes’

    Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image.

    By The Learning Network

    Sept. 12, 2025
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