Young people are suing the U.S. government over climate change, and their case comes before federal court on October 29, 2018. In this lesson, students examine the suit, read the personal testimony of two of the plaintiffs, and consider other strategies that young people are using to affect climate policy. (USA: Teachable Moments 2018)

Acronym, an organisation “committed to electing progressive candidates” hammered home the message that by not voting, young voters would allow older, often more conservative voters to make choices in their place with a viral video “Knock the Vote” (USA 2018).

ʺBBC Young Reporter is an exciting opportunity for young people to get involved with the BBC. If you are 11 to 18 years old then this is a chance for you to tell the stories that matter to you.BBC Young Reporter works in partnership with schools, colleges, youth organisations and charities to provide young people with the skills they need to create and understand the ...

Die kostenpflichtige Themenheftreihe Extra bietet Lehrkräften eine Sammlung mit aktuellen Zeitungsartikeln zu lehrplanrelevanten Themen des Englischunterrichts an. Die Artikel sind nach inhaltlichen Themen geordnet. Die sich anschließenden Übungen trainieren die folgenden Fertigkeiten: Lesen, Schreiben, Hören und Sprechen/Mediation.

This interactive website combines video and web interactive to help young people develop algebraic thinking skills for solving real- world problems (The Moody's Foundation, USA 2012). 

CRF is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America’s young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society (USA 2009).

The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement focuses on young people in the United States, especially those who are marginalized or disadvantaged in political life. CIRCLE’s scholarly research informs policy and practice for healthier youth development and a better democracy (USA 2021).

The materials can be used to stimulate debate about voting, elections and the reasons for the low turn-out at elections among young people (UK: Active Citizens Fe 2005-19).

This collection of resources is designed to engage young people with a number of contemporary controversial issues (USA: C-SPAN 2017).

ʺFor the past several years, there have been incidents of police officers involved in the deaths of Black and Latinx  people. In many of these cases, police officers were not indicted and not convicted when brought to trial. These cases have brought about a wide range of emotions, conversations, policy proposals, protests and actions. Because this is an important ...