Teaching with Harry Potter

<p> The Harry Potter phenomenon created a surge in reading with a lasting effect on all areas of culture especially education. Today teachers across the world are harnessing the power of the series to teach history gender studies chemistry religion philosophy sociology architecture Latin medieval studies astronomy SAT skills and much more.</p><p> These essays discuss the diverse educational possibilities of J.K. Rowling's books. Teachers of younger students use Harry and Hermione to encourage kids with disabilities or show girls the power of being brainy scientists. Students are reading fanfiction splicing video clips or exploring Rowling's new website Pottermore. Harry Potter continues to open new doors to learning.</p>