Evaluating Science in the News Using Britannica Expedition: Learn! Is there life on other planets? Recently, NASA announced an amazing discovery. Analysis of data from the James Webb Space Telescope
Teach Britannica Helps You Teach More and Prep Less Did you know the average teacher spends 15–20 hours a week prepping lessons outside of their regular school day? That’s over
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” It’s a huge question—and one that leaves many high school students feeling overwhelmed. In fact, a recent survey found that
Did you know that when young children ask thoughtful questions about nonfiction texts, they’re more likely to retain what they’ve read? In classrooms across the country, those lightbulb moments—when curiosity
Developing Arguments About Human Impact Using Expedition: Learn! Teaching argumentation skills addressing real-world environmental issues in today’s classroom isn’t easy. Between sorting fact from opinion, getting caught up in conflicting
Discover how to analyze assessment questions using Expedition: Learn! Testing season has begun, and now is the perfect time to review standards and topics likely to be covered in standardized
Say you’re teaching a math, science, or history class, and a student asks the age-old question: “Why do we have to learn this?!” Your gut reaction might be a simple,
Discover effective ways to guide newcomer students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive academically and socially. Nationwide, school districts are experiencing a tremendous shift in the number of
Arbor Day is a special occasion that celebrates the beauty and importance of trees. It is a day dedicated to planting and caring for trees, and it is observed in
Say “Hello!” to Real-World Practice for Real-Life Experiences English is a global gateway, with approximately 1.5 billion people actively learning the language worldwide. In U.S. public schools alone, 5.3 million
Did you know the official name for the holiday we call Presidents’ Day is technically “Washington’s Birthday”? While there is a long explanation for this, the simpler one is that
We at Britannica Education had an incredible 2024, and 2025 is already shaping up to be the best yet. Our editorial and product teams have been so hard at work
Ready to break the ice with some winter wisdom? Educators, this winter trivia challenge is tailor-made for you and your students! As students get back into the semester groove, it’s
As winter break approaches, we at Britannica Education are excited to introduce our Winter Reading Challenge for K-12 students! This challenge features a curated selection of books from library reading
As a former educator, I know how challenging the days leading up to Thanksgiving can be. Students are filled with excitement for the holiday, making it tough to keep them
At Britannica Education, our purpose is to empower educators to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity. We believe every student has the ability to learn and grow. We are committed to supporting educators in their efforts to help learners reach their full potential. Read more ▸
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Each Expedition: Learn! Lesson begins with a video to spark students’ interest in the topic
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