Norway May Help Finland Reach New Heights

GEOGRAPHY An online campaign has been launched in Norway to give Halti, a mountain peak, to neighboring Finland. Halti would be a birthday present to mark the centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017. (BBC) Use our resources to find Halti and redraw the border between Norway and Finland—or anywhere else you want. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ … Continue reading Norway May Help Finland Reach New Heights

The United Slang of America

UNITED STATES If every state had an official slang word or phrase, what would it be? (Slate) Use our outline map to make your own slang map! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Do you agree with Slate’s choice for your state’s “official” slang word? Why or why not? What others would you suggest? Slate … Continue reading The United Slang of America