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Where Are the World’s Most Expensive Cities?

THE WORLD The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked the world’s priciest cities. This is one time where most Americans don’t want to be No. 1. (MarketWatch) Where are the world’s most expensive cities? Check out today’s MapMaker Interactive for some help. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas The Economist Intelligence … Continue reading Where Are the World’s Most Expensive Cities?

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7 Reasons to be Optimistic This Women’s Day

BUSINESS While collectively as a nation—and especially as women—we’ve faced some significant challenges, there still remains much to be hopeful about. (Forbes) Use our wide-ranging collection of resources to recognize issues that impact women and girls, and honor achievements of pioneering women of the past and present. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas 1. More … Continue reading 7 Reasons to be Optimistic This Women’s Day

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Thai Shrimp Farmers Reclaim Mangrove Forests

ENVIRONMENT Communities in Thailand are restoring degraded mangrove forests to grow and harvest clean, healthy shrimp. (Al Jazeera) Download and print our guide to the mangrove ecosystem, in English or Spanish—then color one yourself! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Questions According to the great article from Al Jazeera, Thai aquacultural communities are planting mangrove trees … Continue reading Thai Shrimp Farmers Reclaim Mangrove Forests

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11 Things We Learned This Week!

What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … you’ve been reading the wrong horoscope. Thanks, NASA. What’s the difference between astronomy and astrology?   … Oxford tops the overall rankings, but you need to go east to find the best young universities. Where did our explorers and grantees go to school? What … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week!

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11 Things We Learned this Week

What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … the World Nomad Games are SPECTACULAR. The World Nomad Games are being held at Lake Issyk-Kul. Find the lake on our map of Kyrgyzstan! Take a look at some of the sporting events at the World Nomad Games. What sports most intrigue you? One … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned this Week

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