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Tracing Ancient Migration through Language

WORLD Indigenous Siberians have linguistic links to Native North Americans. (Al Jazeera) Take a look at our map to trace the settlement of the Americas—and why people in Russia and Arizona may have linguistic similarities. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through the easy Al Jazeera article. It identifies Ket, spoken by an indigenous … Continue reading Tracing Ancient Migration through Language

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‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

SCIENCE Scientists have made an atlas that catalogs where words’ meanings are located in the brain. (NPR) How much do you know about the brain? Take our quick quiz to find out! Navigate the brain with this spectacular interactive 3D map! Discussion Ideas Scientists have produced what is alternatively called a “brain dictionary”, a “cortical map” or a “semantic atlas.” Can you untangle this language? … Continue reading ‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

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Meet the Poet Who Inspired Beyoncé

ARTS Beyoncé’s latest album is full of heartbreak, jealousy—and quiet poetry. Meet the young woman who is credited second only to Queen Bey on Lemonade. (BBC) Just in time for National Poetry Month, browse through more verse with our collection of content about poems, poets, and poetry. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Warning: The poem analyzed … Continue reading Meet the Poet Who Inspired Beyoncé

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New Guinea Natives Navigate By Valleys and Mountains

GEOGRAPHY Yupno speakers in Papua New Guinea are the first known people to imagine slopes to orient themselves inside flat homes. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn more about the importance of teaching and learning spatial thinking skills. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Yupno uses words such as “upvalley and “downvalley” to … Continue reading New Guinea Natives Navigate By Valleys and Mountains

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Weekly Warm-Up: 10 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare

2016 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Here are 10 reasons Shakespeare is still relevant—and ways to celebrate his work. 10. Watch a movie! There are dozens of film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays. You’ve seen West Side Story (above) and Gnomeo and Juliet. Here are some lesser-known adaptations and inspirations. Go to prison. Caesar Must Die is a dramatized documentary that follows real-life … Continue reading Weekly Warm-Up: 10 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare

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