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Grounding scholarship

A growing repository of the pedagogical scholarship that grounds Athl's work — the research, frameworks and ideas that shape how we design lessons for young people in the SWANA region.

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Human Geography
Children's Geography

A subfield of human geography that centers young people's experiences, perceptions and imaginings of place — and the curricular case for treating their everyday knowledge as worthy of study.

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2026-04-26
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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
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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

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