Blog Posts
3 Ways to Use Music in the Classroom
A high school teacher shares how she uses music to foster a sense of community and make learning more engaging.
Integrating Music and Songs Into PBL
Teachers can add an extra dimension to project-based learning units by having students connect themes in history to popular songs.
6 Ways to Make the Most of Classroom Movies
A Twitter thread on how to elicit real learning from movies draws over 150 teachers—and produces some fantastic ideas.
Using Films to Explore Social Justice Issues
Lesson plans for Ava DuVernay’s films and television series guide students to explore social justice issues in the classroom.
Lessons from Star Trek: Forging a New Path in Our Schools
A valuable lesson that comes from the Star Trek television series is that social, emotional, character, and intellectual development are inextricably interconnected.