Incredible tool that is great for auditory learners or teenagers that want to learn more about the world in general. Great topics and all around life lessons for the kids.

Listen Current is extraordinary. The resources provided in each unit provide numerous options for length and depth of teaching and learning. The scaffolds are helpful to ELLs at various levels and topics generate rich discussions while stretching their language and cognitive abilities. While I sometimes supplement the unit with materials and/or activities from other sites, Listen Current's premium version will provide enough resources to cover a topic in depth complete with detailed lesson plans. I think both new teachers and veteran teachers alike would enjoy using it. My only hesitation is the price for the premium version. Some schools may not find it affordable. However, I still highly recommend trying out the free version to enhance social studies, English language arts and science classes.

I'm sorry to have discovered this tool over the summer. Finding interesting and valuable ways to incorporate current events into my social studies class has always been a challenge, and I think this might be at least one answer to that problem. Lesson plans and activities are excellent quality and useful right out of the box -- including vocabulary, listening comprehension questions, graphic organizers, writing assignments and links to related web content. The lack of a visual element might make Listen Current less engaging for some students but others might enjoy the opportunity to engage their imaginations a bit while listening.

I liked that the primary sources are verbalized which is especially helpful for my special education students. They can hear the information and then discuss it either verbally or in written form. More visuals of the topic would be helpful.