Month: July 2017

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This Week in Geographic History: Life on Mars

Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! 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, August 6 TDIGH: NASA Provides Evidence … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: Life on Mars

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11 Things We Learned This Week

This week, we learned … … where our food comes from. Resource of the week! Where are the world’s staple food crops grown today?     … how a blue pigment changed the world. OK, so there are blue pigments, but no blue birds?     … Kenyans of Asian descent are an official tribe. What is the history of Asians in East Africa?   … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week

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Educator Spotlight: Creating a Collage for Geoliteracy

Kathy Ho, this week’s Educator of the Week, created an art project focused on the colors of Arctic sea ice. Through this creative activity, students learned about a region of the world that was previously unfamiliar to them. They also considered the impact of climate change on Arctic sea ice and the animals that rely on it. Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Creating a Collage for Geoliteracy

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This Week in Geographic History: International Tiger Day

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. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources. Saturday, July 29 TDIGH: International Tiger Day … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: International Tiger Day

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11 Things We Learned This Week

This week, we learned … … everyone—everyone—is rethinking globalization. Read of the week! What is globalization?     … there’s a culture clash surrounding a teenage whaler’s tale. How have people’s attitudes toward whales changed over time?     … teachers are sinking beneath student debt. How can student debt impact your credit score?     … the Black Death was actually worse than you … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week

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