Are biofuels part of the solution to global warming, or are they a new problem? A topical talking point, says Judith Kneen

The current turbulence in Zimbabwe raises questions about what other countries can do in response, says Lyndsey Turner

Examining homosexuality helps students to grasp the issues, and helps schools to combat homophobia. By Judith Kneen

From Glastonbury to tomato pelting: the festival season offers a chance to look at cultural pursuits

Cloning is an emotive issue that can pose important scientific and ethical questions for the classroom, says Judith Kneen

Euro 2008: we may not be in it, but it's a great chance to teach students about the business of football

The global food crisis and the credit crunch provide ideas for teaching financial and economic awareness, says Judith Kneen

A new report offers the chance to show students that people threaten species as well as climate change

Students should be aware of the disasters unfolding in Burma and China, and of the contrasting responses

Space exploration is soaring ahead; it's a good time for students to think about the origins of life, says Lyndsey Turner

With some teachers considering more strikes, it's a good time to talk about industrial relations

A look at the Guardian's Katine project in Uganda may give pupils an insight into development issues, says Lyndsey Turner

The rise of the BNP is a topic that will challenge your students to look at the consequences of democracy, says Judith Kneen

The election of a London mayor can teach pupils about the workings of local politics throughout the UK, says Judith Kneen

Judith Kneen: The run-up to the Olympics brings human rights in Tibet into focus. What should students know?

An exhibition on the life of a black football pioneer and army officer raises timely questions about celebrity, says Lyndsey Turner

The opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 offers a chance to study the airport's history and possible future, says Judith Kneen

Students can get involved in the international campaign to secure education for all by 2015