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Classroom Ideas, Exploring Our World

Inspire Summer Learning With These National Park Resources

Educator James Fester wrote this post. It’s that time of year again. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are some of the longest all year, and in many places, temperatures are at their hottest. People spend summer in all sorts of ways: engaging in outdoor activities, exploring their communities, or trying to toast the perfect marshmallow over a flickering fire. Sadly, that last one eludes … Continue reading Inspire Summer Learning With These National Park Resources

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Educator Spotlight: Investigating Ecosystem Diversity

Zana Pouncey, an educator at a botanical garden, asked students to step into the shoes of botanists studying the diversity of native plants in an ecosystem. Following methods used by the garden’s conservation team, students practiced identifying plants and conducted diversity surveys. Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Investigating Ecosystem Diversity

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Classroom Ideas, News from Nat Geo

Homeschoolers and Informal Educators: Share your story on the Blog!

My Wonderful World is seeking homeschool, after school, and informal educators to share their experiences of geographic learning with kids. We’re looking for stories, best practices, tips, photos, and any other relevant information to post on the blog. Here are a couple examples of past entries from homeschoolers:Family on BikesSoulTravelers3 Explore World Culture through World TravelSo tell us: How do you teach geography at home … Continue reading Homeschoolers and Informal Educators: Share your story on the Blog!

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