Education

This free printable world map bundle is full of maps and activities to help kids explore our planet right from their desks! Find multiple projections, a cut-and-paste activity, a country scavenger hunt, and more. To get your free printable world...

The ability to discuss and defend various points of view is a key life skill, one that’s more important than ever. One way to teach students this valuable skill is through debates. High school debate topics can vary from lighthearted...

There’s always a flurry of activity when the holiday season comes around, meaning students can become more distracted then ever. But that’s all the more reason to plan ahead and prepare with some fun winter worksheets that will keep your...

It can be tempting to steer away from controversial topics in the classroom. But teaching students to discuss hot topics calmly and rationally is vital. Show them how to think critically about a subject and then use facts to support...

by Grant Wiggins & The TeachThought Staff Admit it–you only read the list of the six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, not the whole book that explains each level and the rationale behind the Taxonomy. Not to worry, you are not alone:...

Short stories are so fun to teach in high school. First, high schoolers are ready and able to dive deep into text with close reading and analysis, which makes reading and analyzing short stories fun. Second, high schoolers love to...

Dear We Are Teachers, Well, I can’t believe I’m asking this, but I am. When I noticed a student’s handwriting and writing ability improved dramatically overnight, I asked the student, “Did a grown-up help you with this?” Without skipping a...

Debating a topic is a terrific way to practice public speaking, critical thinking, and other important skills. But serious controversial topics can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. These fun and funny debate topics provide debating-skills practice in a low-stakes way....

We don’t often think of brain breaks for the secondary classroom. But the truth is, they need them just as much as elementary students, especially if you teach on a block schedule with a 90- or 120-minute block. We’re all...

Calling all geography teachers! This huge continents and oceans map bundle includes all sorts of options to use with students. You’ll also get a color-cut-and-paste activity, plus graphic organizers for learning more about each continent and ocean. Grab yours by...