Culturally responsive lessons

Athl is an open access database of highly engaging, bilingual learning resources that center and celebrate the students and cultures that make up the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa).

دروس تستجيب للتنوع الثقافي

أثل قاعدة بيانات مفتوحة الوصول تضم موارد تعليمية ثنائية اللغة وغنية بالتفاعل، تضع طلاب منطقة غرب آسيا وشمال أفريقيا (SWANA) وثقافاتها في صميم اهتمامها وتحتفي بهم.

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2026-04-26

Data

ScienceSocial Studies5th Grade

Learners explore the concept of a pattern and practice interpreting data.

Unit:Astronomy

Includes

Data lesson slides, Video of the rotation of the Earth, Astronomy unit vocabulary

2026-04-26

What do seeds need?

Arabic Language ArtsScienceKindergarten

Learners read the mentor text, بذور by نور الهدى محمد and understand the things that seeds need to grow into healthy plants through a hands-on planting activity.

Collection:Arabic Language Arts Mentor Text Lessons

Includes

"What does a seed need?" anchor chart

2026-04-26

Illustration questioning whether maps always tell the truth

Are Maps Always Truthful?

ArtGeographySocial Studies3rd Grade

Learners understand that maps can be inaccurate and explore artists who work to capture the true spirit of a place when maps fail us.

Unit:Geographies of Home

Includes

Lesson slides

“The HILL Model framework gives me confidence that I'm addressing the whole child — identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and joy.”

Curriculum Specialist

Grounded in research

Every lesson begins in scholarship

Athl's curriculum is shaped by a body of pedagogical research — culturally sustaining and responsive frameworks, and the study of place and identity that informs how we design for young people in the SWANA region.

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