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Behind the Lesson: How a Lessonarium Lesson Is Created
Every month, I sit down and create a new Lessonarium calendar filled with lesson ideas based on international days, historical anniversaries, and interesting events. Many of you may be wondering how I come up with so many topics, so I…
B1 – Food Innovation: The Story of Seedless Watermelons
Every summer, seedless watermelons fill supermarket shelves, but have you ever wondered how they are actually produced? Are they genetically modified? Are the seeds removed by hand? Celebrate August 3rd – B1+ Watermelon Day lesson and explore one of the…
B1 – Keep Trying: The Road To Success
What do learning to swim, passing a driving test and a tiny sandpiper have in common? More than you think! They all remind us that success rarely comes on the first attempt. Every achievement begins with a challenge, and sometimes…
B2 – Friends Against All Odds: Unlikely Friendships
A lion cuddling with a dachshund? A cheetah growing up with a Labrador? At first glance, these sound like fictional stories or animated films. In reality, they all happened and formed beautiful friendships. Since International Friendship Day is celebrated on…
B2 – Lighting the Sky: Fireworks or Drones?
Every year on July 4th, millions of people across the United States celebrate Independence Day with parades, barbecues and, of course, spectacular fireworks displays. This fireworks drone show lesson explores a growing debate as an increasing number of cities replace…
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