Each Wednesday we shine a spotlight on five student activities that support a broad range of learners. In this week’s roundup of accessible activities, we invite students to learn about the environmental benefits of peat, share the things they love to collect, watch a film about the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, talk about their experiences doing D.I.Y. projects, and make observations about a photograph.
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1. Learn about how peatlands can help slow climate change.
In this Lesson of the Day, students read an illustrated article to learn about how peat — the unsung hero of carbon capture — can help fight climate change. Then, they can ask Times reporters about peatlands and share the most precious physical environment in their community.
2. Share what you love to collect.
In this Student Opinion, teens will read an article about four millennial and Gen Z coin collectors. Then, they will write about the things they like to collect, like coins, sneakers, dolls, comic books or stamps. They can share their responses with their classmates or in the comments section.
3. Watch a film reflecting on the legacy of Trayvon Martin’s death.
In this Film Club, students watch a film commemorating the 10th anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin. In the film, they will hear the reflections of former President Barack Obama, the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Harvard historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. Then, they will reflect on how that moment set off a civil rights movement and what it means today.
4. Respond to an image about D.I.Y. creations.
In this Picture Prompt, students will share about an experience they have had doing a D.I.Y., or do-it-yourself, project. They can also reflect on influencers they’ve seen who give D.I.Y. tips and read about other students’ projects in the comments section.
5. Make observations about a photograph.
In this What’s Going On in This Picture, students will look closely at a photograph with no caption from The Times. They can share their observations in the comments section and read what other students, and moderators, have said about the image.