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Looking Ahead: This Week in Geographic History, July 25 – 31

Here’s an advance look at a some of the “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events coming up this week.  For each date, we’ve matched it with a map or visual, background information, and a classroom activity so you can plan ahead.   Monday July 25 TDIGH: Satellite Records ‘Face on Mars’ Seeing a “face” on Mars or a man in the moon are examples … Continue reading Looking Ahead: This Week in Geographic History, July 25 – 31

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Ebola in America

HEALTH A Liberian man is the first person to be diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus on US soil. So how did he arrive undetected and what are the risks to Americans? (BBC) Use our resources to understand how maps can be used as tools to help solve problems. Discussion Ideas Read through our excellent activity “Mapping A London Epidemic.” Adapt its themes to apply … Continue reading Ebola in America

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