Common Cause is a watchdog group based in Washington, D.C., with chapters in 35 states. The organization's stated issue areas are ʺmoney in politicsʺ, ʺvoting and electionsʺ, ʺethicsʺ, ʺa fair economyʺ, and ʺmedia and democracyʺ. (USA 2021)

Lessons in this unit will emphasize basic knowledge of juvenile crime, causes, offenses, treatment, and risk factors (USA 2000-20).

This New York Times lesson uses The Times to investigate important global demographic trends today, and to consider what these trends might and might not mean for the future (2016).

Writer Yasmin Hai explores cause and effect.

Der aus dem Jahr 2020 stammende gut strukturierte Artikel informiert Lernerinnen und Lerner, die sich auf dem Kompetenzniveau B2 befinden, über Fluchtursachen.  Dem Artikel lassen sich viele themenspezifische Vokabeln entnehmen. Links führen zudem zu Artikelen über Maßnahmen der EU, um die Flüchtlingskrise zu bewältigen 

The global warming controversy primarily concerns what percentage the 20th century increase in surface temperature is attributable to greenhouse gases and what steps, if any, society should take in response, and whether it is in a country’s economic interest to take action to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.There is a strong consensus among scientists that most recent ...

In this New York Times lesson from 2006, students share opinions about the legitimacy of eavesdropping on citizens (2009-18).

A short documentary explores the natural human need to find certainty during uncertain times, and how embracing that certainty can sometimes be a dangerous thing. It can lead us to make judgments regardless of facts. It can cause us to close our minds to new information (The New York Times Film Club 2017).

The Climate Detectives campaign aims to provide as many secondary schools as possible the support regarding climate protection. You are invited to use the materials of the campaign as well as our service and project ranges. Start protecting the climate at your school now. Train climate detectives, improve your CO2 footprint and explore the effects of climate change. The ...