All elementary articles – Page 2
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Does an unhappy partner make you less happy?
Discuss with your students how our good or bad mood may affect our significant other.
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French miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?
Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?
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A moment that changed me: I had a heart attack at 37 – so I went to live in a cave
How can a near-death experience alter drastically the way we live?
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Schools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds
Read about the innovative approach being taken by schools in England to address the issue of underfunding.
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The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions
Can our mobile phones enhance the experience of being outdoors?
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Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical abuse, study says
Discuss with your students the adverse effects of verbal abuse on children’s well-being and development.
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‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players
Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?
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Elementary Business: The Doctor Will (Video) See You Now
Do you prefer seeing the doctor in person or via video call? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative
Read about a youth-led initiative to provide students with better climate education and sustainable campuses.
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The microwave lemon trick – and other household hacks that actually work
Influencers have become famous for sharing housecleaning hacks on social media, but do they actually work?
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From Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
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Elementary Business: Empowering Refugees
Read with your elementary-level students about a social enterprise that gives refugee women the skills to succeed in the workplace.
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Everything I hate is on Twitter – how can the alternatives compete?
Are the changes made to X (formerly Twitter) pushing users to other platforms?
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Will AI free us from drudgery – or leave us jobless and hungry?
Is Artificial Intelligence capable of replacing humans in the workplace?
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Elizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed for shelving her Russia-set novel, but I quite admire her
Should public figures be responsible for protecting their fans’ feelings and beliefs?
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AI used to create new and final Beatles song, says Paul McCartney
Is it appropriate to use technology to create music using the voices of deceased artists?
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Elementary Business: Keeping Customer Information Safe
What steps are businesses taking to protect customer data? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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A new start after 60: I was devastated by divorce at 70. But at 102, I know the secrets of a well-lived life
How was a woman able to restart her life and find her voice at the age of 70? Read and find out.
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Elementary Business: Dealing with Difficult Conversations
What is the best strategy to deal with difficult conversations in the workplace? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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Elementary Business: Hire Diversity, Earn Talent
Do senior employees face discrimination in the workplace? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.