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Shipwreck Solves ‘One of Canada’s Greatest Mysteries’

SCIENCE One of the most famous ships lost in the 19th century has been located in the Canadian Arctic, prompting Prime Minister Stephen Harper to declare that “one of Canada’s greatest mysteries” has been solved. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to find your own shipwreck! Discussion Ideas The “lost ships” of the Franklin expedition were called the H.M.S. Erebus and H.M.S. Terror. What does … Continue reading Shipwreck Solves ‘One of Canada’s Greatest Mysteries’

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Grey Whale Spotted South of the Equator

GEOGRAPHY Grey Whale Spotted South of the Equator For the first time in recorded history, a grey whale has been seen in the Southern Hemisphere. The sighting, off the coast of Namibia, has scientists wondering if the cetacean is reclaiming an ancient migration route or just plain lost. Discussion Ideas: A species range is the area where a particular species can be found during its … Continue reading Grey Whale Spotted South of the Equator

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Kite-Skiing in the Arctic

Not allowing your children to watch television and forcing them to play outside just might turn them into National Geographic Young Explorers. Brother-sister team Sarah and Eric McNair-Landry are no strangers to the frozen north, having grown up exploring it with their adventurous parents. The duo kite-skied more than 3,200 kilometers (2,000 miles) across Canada’s Arctic archipelago. Fueled by 200 candy bars, theirs was the … Continue reading Kite-Skiing in the Arctic

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