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Air Strike Mistakenly Targets Nigerian Refugee Camp

WORLD Targeting Boko Haram, a Nigerian air force jet mistakenly bombed a camp for displaced people, killing up to 100 and injuring dozens more. (BBC and New York Times) What is Boko Haram? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including a link to today’s simple MapMaker Interactive locator map. Discussion Ideas The Nigerian military accidentally bombed a … Continue reading Air Strike Mistakenly Targets Nigerian Refugee Camp

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How (Almost) Everyone Failed to Prepare for Pearl Harbor

UNITED STATES The attack on Pearl Harbor, 75 years ago this week, was the worst day in the U.S. Navy’s history and the shock of a lifetime for just about any American who had achieved the age of memory. Why was the attack a surprise to almost everyone—including the Japanese? (Smithsonian) Use our great interactive timeline to better understand the Pacific Theatre of World War … Continue reading How (Almost) Everyone Failed to Prepare for Pearl Harbor

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Africa Offers a Lesson in How to Topple Terrorists

WORLD The Nigerian terror group Boko Haram is losing territory. In the broader fight against terrorism, that’s an essential first step. (Christian Science Monitor) What is Boko Haram? Use our resources to find out. Discussion Ideas What is Boko Haram? Boko Haram is a terrorist organization affiliated with both al-Qaida and Islamic State. (In fact, the group’s official name is Wilāyat Gharb Ifrīqīyyah, or “Islamic … Continue reading Africa Offers a Lesson in How to Topple Terrorists

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GPS App Leads Israeli Soldiers into Palestinian Enclave

GEOGRAPHY An apparent error on a satellite navigation app led two Israeli soldiers into a Palestinian village. The ensuing skirmish left at least one person dead. (Washington Post) Use our great activity to get an introduction to GIS and its impacts on our everyday lives. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity … Continue reading GPS App Leads Israeli Soldiers into Palestinian Enclave

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Rare Images Reveal Seaplane Sunk in Pearl Harbor Attack

UNITED STATES New images of a U.S. Navy seaplane that sank in Hawaiian waters during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are the clearest images taken of such wreckage. (Associated Press) Use our fantastic interactive to better understand the “date which will live in infamy.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker … Continue reading Rare Images Reveal Seaplane Sunk in Pearl Harbor Attack

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