WORLD Zimbabwe, which abandoned its currency in 2009, has issued special coins to go into circulation in the run-up to Christmas. (BBC) Use our maps to find Zimbabwe and put it in context in Africa. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The short BBC article says that Zimbabwe “abandoned its currency” in 2009. What is … Continue reading Zimbabwe Issues Coins for Christmas
A must watch: These inspiring young girls have taken on the challenge of raising rhino awareness into their classmates’ hands. Know of inspired and energetic students of your own? Share your story with us, and get your students involved. Here are ways to encourage your students to be Rhino Innovators: 1. Get in the know: Help them learn about rhinos, where they live, and why they are … Continue reading An Incredible Story Unfolding
ARTS Meet Krampus: a half-goat, half-demon, horrific beast who literally beats people into being nice and not naughty. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to get a glimpse of Krampus in action. Discussion Ideas According to Nat Geo News, Krampus is a demonic figure who carries “a bundle of birch sticks meant to swat naughty children. He then hauls the bad kids down to the … Continue reading You Better Watch Out
blubber (BLUH-buhr) noun. thick layer of fat under the skin of marine mammals. Blubber covers the entire body of animals such as seals, whales, manatees, and walruses—except for their fins, flippers, and flukes. Blubber an important part of a marine mammal’s anatomy. It stores energy, insulates heat, and increases buoyancy. Blubber is different than most types of fat. Blubber is much thicker and contains … Continue reading Word of the Week: blubber
POLITICS President Obama has announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba. What does this mean? (New York Times) Looks like we’re going to have to update our encyclopedic entry on “diplomacy”! Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What are diplomatic relations? Read our encyclopedic entry on “diplomacy” for some help. Diplomatic relations are simply … Continue reading How America’s Relationship With Cuba Will Change
