This book is for any teacher looking to enrich their lesson planning and support the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Designed for use in grades 5-10, each of these 21 tools are paired with a real-world issue or ethical dilemma to guide students through complex social, emotional, and intellectual topics.

Meredith J. Harbord is an adjunct professor for the International Graduate Programs for Educators SUNY, Buffalo State University and Core 21 Education Services US, teaching courses in holistic curriculum, the reflective teacher, design thinking, maker spaces and game-based learning together with ethical leadership and navigating gender in a global world. She also teaches middle and high school. Meredith is the co-founder of Harbord & Khan Educational Consultants.

Sara Riaz Khan is an educator and visual artist who has taught middle years programme art and design. She has been a school artist-in-residence and exhibited internationally since 2004. Sara has developed community art projects as well as supported hospital outreach, disaster relief, and literacy initiatives. Sara is the co-founder of Harbord & Khan Educational Consultants.