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The Center of North America is Probably in Center

GEOGRAPHY Three towns in North Dakota have competing claims to the geographic center of North America. (New York Times) Put yourself in the center of North America with our Giant Traveling Map! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas The New York Times article describes three towns identified as the “center … Continue reading The Center of North America is Probably in Center

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Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main

Dakota Access Pipeline: What You Need to Know

UNITED STATES Conflict between Native American protesters and private security personnel over construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline has turned violent. What is the Dakota Access Pipeline? (NPR and CNN) Use our resources to learn more about the long history of Native American protest movements in the Dakotas. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s MapMaker … Continue reading Dakota Access Pipeline: What You Need to Know

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White Supremacist Tries to Take Over Town

UNITED STATES A man called “one of the best-known white supremacists in North America” is buying up land in the tiny town of Leith, North Dakota. “We [white supremacists] want to politically control the town,” he says. (CNN, watch the video below!) Use our resources to understand the cultural characteristics of place—and how people can take advantage of these characteristics. SCROLL DOWN to express how you … Continue reading White Supremacist Tries to Take Over Town

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Geography Awareness Week, News from Nat Geo

Marilyn Weiser- NDGA Presents…

Marilyn is a Public Engagement Coordinator for North Dakota. The Will-Moore School in Bismarck is holding a GeoFest this weekend, and Marilyn gave us a sneak-peak into this awesome event! The North Dakota Geographic Alliance (NDGA) is excited to present the Geography Action! Europe Toolkit and other fantastic resources at a GeoFest to be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Will-Moore School in Bismarck, North … Continue reading Marilyn Weiser- NDGA Presents…

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