The film Hidden Figures reveals the untold true story of a team of African-American women mathematicians, or “human computers” who helped the success of the Apollo Moon landings program in the 1960s. This is about three African-American women working in… Read More ›
Gender inequality refers to unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender. It arises from differences in socially constructed gender roles. Women’s rights have topped the agenda over the past week. Our video explainer spells out the implications… Read More ›
Crash course in English Here is my plan for teaching English using movies and documentaries for motivation and information, blog, for writing and communicating and checking for understanding, and Skype for follow up. The students will be working individually at… Read More ›
How do you find your information? How do you ‘hear’ about things? How can you know what events really happened? In this lesson plan, we will explore the dangers of believing everything we read online, where to find reliable sources, and… Read More ›
Americans and people from around the world reflect on moments that meant the most to them. President Obama will give his farewell address in Chicago. Tune in here to watch on January 10, 2017. Lesson plan Watch the movie below… Read More ›
Reading in class Goals for international English: Elaborate on and discuss a selection of literature and factual prose from the period 1950 up to the present Analyze, elaborate on and discuss at least one lengthy literary work and one film… Read More ›
Hamilton’ Cast’s Appeal to Pence Ignites Showdown With Trump The New York Times on the 19th of November 2016, questions the reactions of the president-elect and address the right to free speech and respect. Here are some quotes from the… Read More ›
Lesson plan “Climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security and a brighter future for all.” BAN KI-MOON Secretary-General, United… Read More ›
Lesson plan The Good Lie is a movie about a group of Sudanese refugees given the chance to resettle in America arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, where their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives. Nearly… Read More ›
The headline here is a curriculum goal for year 2 of high school in Norway. TED talks provide “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world”. We can listen to some of the smartest people around the world who have… Read More ›
