SCIENCE New research shows how the width of our nasal passages is literally shaped by the air we breathe. (Smithsonian) Geography can shape cultural characteristics, too. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas New research has found some links between the shape of our noses and our geographic ancestry. What … Continue reading Nature’s Nose Job
HEALTH The physical geography of cities—in particular, the differences between a city’s urban core and its suburban periphery—may help guide public health planning. (Pacific Standard) Use our activity to learn how researchers can map an epidemic—or stop one from happening. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New research focuses on the connection between physical geography … Continue reading How Geography Impacts Flu Outbreaks
GEOGRAPHY English bursts with consonants. (Cumberbatch!) But other languages, such as Hawaiian, keep more vowels and open sounds. (Kahanamoku!) And that variability might be because they evolved in different habitats. (NPR) Use our resources to take a look at some of the oldest surviving words in any language. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According … Continue reading Did The Language You Speak Evolve Because Of The Heat?
WEATHER This year’s strong El Niño is raising Pacific Ocean temperatures, with consequences for everything from fish to disease. Here are 5 things to look for. (Nat Geo News) Use our activity to better understand the effects of El Niño and La Niña. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What is El Niño? Watch the … Continue reading What You Need to Know about El Niño
SCIENCE Ancient cod bones unearthed at an Alaska archaeological site carry a very modern warning for a world with a rapidly changing climate—as sea levels rise, so do levels of mercury in the food web. (Alaska Dispatch News) Use this activity to learn more about marine food webs. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Alaska … Continue reading Of Cod and Climate
