OpenAI has just launched a major evolution in how students can interact with artificial intelligence: Study Mode—a feature within ChatGPT
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Lesson Plan: History, Memory, and Ethics in Contemporary Conflict—A Case Study of Orit Kamir’s Gaza Article
Author Reference (Introduction to the Lesson): Orit Kamir is an Israeli professor of law, renowned for drafting Israel’s sexual harassment
Lesson Plan: Fact-Checking Political Claims Using Washington Post Fact Checker and FactCheck.org
Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the role and significance of fact-checking in
Lesson Plan: The British Government and House of Lords Reform (2025)
1. Introduction Topic: Explore how the UK government is structured, focusing on the Houses of Parliament and current reforms in the
Lesson Plan: Patriotism, Perspective & Challenging Official Narratives in The Greatest Beer Run Ever
For the Love of Beer and His Buddies. “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” tells the story of Chickie Donohue’s unlikely
Lesson Plan: The Fate of a Family – The Story of the Subway Baby
Texts/Media: BBC Story – Subway Baby YouTube Video – We Found a Baby in the Subway Peter Mercurio’s New York
Lesson Plan: “Miracle on the Hudson” — Heroism, Air Safety, and the Power of Accountability
Essential Question What does it take to lead in a crisis, and how do public narratives influence how we remember
Lesson Plan: Should We Add a New Category for Hurricanes?
“We do need a new category because we’re extending so far into Category 5 on the Saffir–Simpson scale that it’s
Lesson Plan: Understanding Hurricane Forecasting and the Role of Meteorologists
Based on: “John Morales, Florida’s Trusted Hurricane Forecaster, Faces a New Era” (NYT, June 8, 2025) Grade Level: Secondary (Ages 14-18) Subject: Geography
Lesson Plan: Civil Rights, Protest, and Military Intervention — The Legacy of 1965
Los Angeles has become the epicenter of a fierce national confrontation over immigration enforcement, civil protest, and presidential power. Following
Lesson Plan: “Amber’s Incredible Journey – A Story of Courage, Survival, and Kindness”
In the quiet countryside of southern England, something extraordinary happened. A dog named Amber—new to the country, unfamiliar with the
Lesson Plan: Exploring Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Lesson Overview This interdisciplinary unit uses Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer as a central text to explore themes of
Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real-Life Events Behind “Last Breath” (2025)
Lesson Overview This lesson plan uses the 2025 film Last Breath as a case study to examine the true story
Lesson Plan: Understanding and Researching Current Events with CNN 10
CNN 10 is a daily news show for viewers who want to learn about current events and global issues in
Lesson Plan: Exploring Global Unity and Educational Advocacy through Alan Garber’s Commencement Speech
Lesson Overview: This lesson uses Harvard President Alan Garber’s 2025 Commencement speech and the recent Trump administration measures to restrict
