Learning Network: Teaching About the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

LeBron James, the Super Bowl, the science of awe

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 10, 2023 Dear Reader, One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Turkey struck on Monday, killing over 20,000 people and devastating a densely populated region of southern Turkey and northern Syria. This week we provided teachers and students with ways to better understand the crisis, including photos, videos and audio of the devastation; background on the region; the science behind earthquakes and why they can be so disastrous; as well as ways to help. We also published — or updated — resources for teaching about LeBron James, the Super Bowl, the science of awe and the U.S. health care system. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times CURRENT EVENTS Lesson Plan: The Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Ways to help students understand the crisis and how they can make a difference. By The Learning Network Irene Servillo CURRENT EVENTS Lesson Plan: The Science of Awe New research suggests that awe is beneficial for our physical and mental well-being. In this lesson students will learn how to cultivate more of it. By Kathy Curto What's Going On in This Graph? | Feb. 15, 2023 This week, LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers forward, became the N.B.A.'s career scoring leader. Look at the graph below: What do you notice? By The Learning Network Illustrations by Matthew Hollister LESSON PLANS Teach the Super Bowl: Ideas for Subjects Across the Curriculum Debates, graphs, writing exercises, art projects and more for teaching and learning about football's biggest game. By The Learning Network Illustration by The New York Times; photograph by Oscar Mazzarello via Getty Images Film Club: 'Why Is It So Expensive?' What can we learn about America's health care system from how people from around the world view it? By The Learning Network Tasneem Alsultan for The New York Times What's Going On in This Picture? | Feb. 6, 2023 Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see. By The Learning Network Esther Horvath for The New York Times Our 4th Annual STEM Writing Contest We invite students to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math or health, then write an engaging 500-word explanation. Contest Dates: Jan. 18 - Feb. 15, 2023. By The Learning Network Ard Su CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION What Students Are Saying About How Much They Share With Their Friends "I understand that sharing any kind of thoughts can be hard, but if you're struggling it is so worth it." By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018