Young adventurers can activate their inner explorer this summer by visiting some of North America’s most interesting places – virtually or in real life – and learn about wildlife, Indigenous history, geological characteristics, and more with National Geographic’s Summer Adventures on the Road! Continue reading Introducing Summer Adventures on the Road!
ENVIRONMENT A new national park will connect 67 separate reserves, in the hopes of increasing the world’s panda population through continuous habitat. (Fast Company) Can you manage a successful panda park? Try our game to find out! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas A new national park in China … Continue reading Panda Park Will Be Twice the Size of Yellowstone
Here’s an advance look at 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. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! Monday, September 25 TDIGH: Sequoia National Park is Created Created in 1890, the California … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, September 25 – October 1
Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! We’re slowing down for the summer! Instead of our usual roundup of “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events, here’s a closer look at one historic event that connects to something in the news today. We’ve also matched it with a map or visual, background information, and additional resources. Sunday, September 3 TDIGH: Wilderness Act is … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: The Wilderness Act
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, September 26 TDIGH: Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed Born as John Chapman in 1774, the nomadic farmer got his nickname from the thousands … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, September 26 – October 2
