This week, we learned … … you can find your town’s indigenous history with one click. Resource of the week—and it comes with a Teachers Guide! How does this compare to our older map of Native American cultures? … what Mormon family trees tell us about cancer. How did Mormons emigrate west? … what Western Union has to do with the immigration debate—a … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
By Jay Pasachoff A solar eclipse is a wonderful thing to see, and as an astronomer, I am trying to do my part to spread the word and teach kids how to observe it safely. On August 21, the Moon will block the Sun as seen from North America and down through mid-South America. The path of totality, during which the everyday Sun is entirely … Continue reading Getting Ready for the Eclipse
Paula Huddy-Zubkowski, this week’s Educator of the Week, inspired her students to take action about climate change and its effects on polar bears. This interdisciplinary activity culminated in the students making connections in their local community as well as globally on Twitter. Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Seeing through the Eyes of a Polar Bear
We’re slowing down for the summer! Instead of our usual roundup of “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events, here’s a closer look at one historic event that connects to something in the news today. We’ve also matched it with a map or visual, background information, and additional resources. Sunday, July 2 TDIGH: Civil Rights Act of 1964 The landmark legislation ended segregation in public … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: Civil Rights Act of 1964
This week, we learned … … the breathtakingly sad story of the Chesapeake’s misguided war on cownose rays. Read of the week! Use our activity to explore the concept of place in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. … what the worst smell in the world is. Some cartographers can map their city’s stink! … one Chicago school welcomed 89 refugee students this … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
