{"id":2123,"date":"2026-07-14T19:23:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2026-07-14T19:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:23:31","slug":"britannica-school-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/blog\/britannica-school-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Britannica School and the World Cup to Score Big in the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4305dbd7ae11f00524b2abc8e9dab0e6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(170deg,rgb(0,163,232) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"taxonomy-category force-no-underline wp-block-post-terms has-base-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/blog\/category\/britannica-school\/\" rel=\"tag\">Britannica School<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booting \u201cSummer-itis\u201d<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 style=\"line-height:1.25;border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;padding-right:0\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-title\">Using Britannica School and the World Cup to Score Big in the Classroom<\/h1>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">share<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group max-w-sm m-auto is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-00420e6c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/britannica-education\/assets\/img\/be-facebook-icon.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:30px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/britannica-education\/assets\/img\/be-pinterest-icon.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:30px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/britannica-education\/assets\/img\/be-linkedin-icon.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:30px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/x.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/britannica-education\/assets\/img\/be-x-icon.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:30px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Believe me, I get it. As a middle school teacher, I know exactly what you\u2019re facing right now as the school year draws to a close: the dreaded \u201csummer-itis.\u201d When the weather gets warm, keeping students focused on geography feels like trying to stop a Lionel Messi breakaway.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here in the Kansas City area, we have the added excitement of being the smallest city to host matches in the upcoming World Cup while expecting more than 500,000 visitors to arrive. So to keep learning alive in my classroom up until the final whistle, er, bell, I use the World Cup as the ultimate hook. And while in the past I relied on static readings and handouts, I can now move my end-of-year projects to <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/solutions\/britannica-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1315\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Britannica School<\/a>, the flagship digital platform where students can lead their own factual discovery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some ways Britannica School features can keep my Geography students engaged along with ideas on how you could make it work for your classroom, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b0e20a75c9e15a541a1e24b1995e68d\"><br><strong>Real-World Research with \u201cCompare Countries\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In geography class, we are always looking at how different regions stack up. Britannica School\u2019s World Atlas and the Compare Countries tools make it easy to use the 48 participating World Cup nations to kick off authentic learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Kansas City is hosting team base camps for Argentina, England, the Netherlands, Algeria, and other nations. Think about asking students to research these specific visiting nations and compare their landforms, climates, and governments to ours in the U.S. This turns a sports story into a deep dive into global diversity, giving students a perspective on their visitors that a static reading just can\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-compare-coutries-high-res-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bebe3c25c53511150ba298579f9bc75\"><br><strong>Meeting Every Learner Where They Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to combat end-of-year burnout is to ensure every student feels successful. Britannica\u2019s three reading-level options for each article make it easier to handle differentiation automatically. If a student is researching how Argentina\u2019s economy compares to that of the United States, they can toggle the complexity of the text with a single click. This helps keep every student engaged with the same high-interest topic without the frustration of text that is too difficult\u2014especially helpful as attention spans wane at the end of the year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8699d9bde786b1bdf92c0cfa4dab4f69\"><br><strong>Take the \u201cBite\u201d Out of Citations with the &#8220;Cite&#8221; Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-coming-soon-cite.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-coming-soon-cite.jpg 744w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-coming-soon-cite-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m a big believer in the A.C.E. writing strategy (answer, cite, and expand) in middle school. In a typical lesson, the \u201ccite\u201d part is where students often get stuck. They might find a great fact during their research but struggle to attribute it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To solve this, show them the built-in Cite tool, which instantly generates citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. By taking the \u201cscary\u201d out of formatting, it allows students to focus on the \u201cexpand\u201d part\u2014explaining why the information they have found matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c79f812150cc42282973e91e41d45e6a\"><br><strong>Using Media Hooks to Spark Discussion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep your \u201cgame plan\u201d fresh, I encourage using the Media Gallery as a daily lesson hook. Showing high-quality video and images from the many available options is always an easy and engaging way to instantly get students talking. I would also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.eb.com\/level2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the News!<\/a> feature weekly for vocabulary games and news articles that keep your last lessons feeling as current as the morning headlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22423b777b42017a9fd8987bdbd24e19\"><br><strong>The \u201cSecret Weapon\u201d: Teach Britannica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram-792x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-light-blue-border-color wp-image-2122\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--deep)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram-792x1024.png 792w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram-768x993.png 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram-1188x1536.png 1188w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/be-blog-world-cup-teach-britannica-venn-diagram.png 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, for any teacher feeling the end-of-year crunch, I recommend heading straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbritannica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teach Britannica<\/a>. There you will find great resources, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbritannica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/graphic-organizer-3-circle-venn-diagram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-Circle Venn Diagram<\/a>, to help students organise research like their country comparisons. If you need a quick extension or a last-minute emergency sub plan, you could grab one of the modular lesson minis to ensure the learning doesn\u2019t stop even when schedules get hectic those last weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So as the clock ticks down on the year, my advice is that you don\u2019t fight the World Cup fever\u2014harness it! And by moving from traditional materials to an interactive platform like Britannica School, you can give your students the tools to explore the world, one goal at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-58832c70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--deep)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to add Britannica School\u2019s real-world content to your instruction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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