Tag: Europe

Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main

Riddle of the Red Deer

WORLD Research shows that red deer were brought to Scottish islands by early explorers, but the question remains: where did the Neolithic colonists come from? (Guardian) Use today’s MapMaker Interactive map to better understand these maritime migrations across the North Sea. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Exciting new research … Continue reading Riddle of the Red Deer

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Iceman’s Gut Holds Clues to Human Migration

SCIENCE Otzi the Iceman, a frozen mummy from the Italian Alps, may have died with a wicked stomach ache—which helps date migration waves from Africa and Asia. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn more about Otzi. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including a link to today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the photograph … Continue reading Iceman’s Gut Holds Clues to Human Migration

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Classroom Ideas, Educator Spotlight

Educator Spotlight: Unlocking European Geography

Kevin Witte and Amber Lewis teach geography, history, and social sciences at Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska. Kevin was a 2011 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow and has been a member of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska for 16 years. Amber also teaches a course in Women’s & Gender Studies at Kearney High School. Activity: Unlocking European Geography Using National Geographic Education Tools: MapMaker Mega Map … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Unlocking European Geography

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Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main

Migrant Crisis Q&A

POLITICS Where are migrants coming from? Where are they going? What’s next? (BBC) What are refugees? Use our basic encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Many articles on the European Migrant Crisis distinguish between migrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees. What is the difference? Read this article from USA Today for some … Continue reading Migrant Crisis Q&A

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Uncovering the British Atlantis

WORLD Doggerland, a lost world off the British coast that was flooded thousands of years ago, is slowly revealing its secrets. (Telegraph) Use our resources to explore the “British Atlantis” of Doggerland, and relate this content to Common Core and other standards with this handy blog post! Discussion Ideas Why does the Telegraph call the ancient region of Doggerland a “British Atlantis”? British: The marshy, … Continue reading Uncovering the British Atlantis

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