Learning Network: Our 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 1, 2024 Dear Reader, Do you want your students to have fun while learning new words and showing off their vocabulary? In our 11th Annual Vocabulary Video Challenge, we invite young people ages 13 to 19 to create a 15-second video that teaches one of our recent Words of the Day. We are always excited to see what students can do in such a small amount of time with a single word. Sincerely, The Learning Network P.S. Our Where We Are Photo Essay Contest is also open for submissions. RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Caleb Washington Contests Our 11th Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge We invite students to create a short video that defines or teaches one of our recent Words of the Day. Contest dates: Feb. 28-March 27, 2024. By The Learning Network Daniel Jack Lyons for The New York Times Contests 'Where We Are': A Photo Essay Contest for Exploring Community Using an immersive Times series as inspiration, we invite teenagers to document the local communities that interest them. Contest dates: Feb. 14 to March 20. By The Learning Network What's Going On in This Graph? | March 6, 2024 How is Americans' love for hamburgers, chicken nuggets and cheese pizza affecting the environment — and specifically groundwater levels? By The Learning Network Nick Hagen for The New York Times current events conversation What Students Are Saying About Parents' Responsibility for the Harmful Actions of Their Children A jury convicted a mother for a mass shooting carried out by her child. We asked students if they thought the verdict was an important precedent or a dangerous one. By The Learning Network Film Club: 'To Become a Lion' A martial arts master traces the evolution of lion dancing. What can we learn from this physical and spiritual art? By The Learning Network Matthew Holst/Getty Images Student News Quiz Weekly Student News Quiz: Navalny, N.C.A.A. Record, Moon Landing Have you been paying attention to the current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle and Michael Gonchar 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, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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