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How to Use a Monument to Build a Legacy

WORLD The Great Zimbabwe has long been one of Africa’s fiercest archaeological battlegrounds. How have current and former leaders used the monument as a symbol of power? (New York Times) Where is Great Zimbabwe? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple locator map. Discussion Ideas The great article from the New York Times discusses how political leaders have used … Continue reading How to Use a Monument to Build a Legacy

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Colombians Are Tired of People Misspelling Their Country’s Name

GEOGRAPHY It’s Colombia, not Columbia. Organizations including Virgin Mobile, P.F. Chang’s and Lufthansa—and performers including Paris Hilton, Ozzy Osbourne, and Justin Bieber—have all made the mistake recently, which really annoys Colombians. (Wall Street Journal) Don’t be like Bieber. Use our mapping resources to put the right names with the right places. Discussion Questions Why does it matter that people misspell Colombia? Read the terrific Wall … Continue reading Colombians Are Tired of People Misspelling Their Country’s Name

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