This Week in Geographic History, November 28 – December 4

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. Tuesday, November 29 TDIGH: Palestine Divided The UN’s 1947 decision to divide the British territory into a Jewish and an Arab state resulted … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, November 28 – December 4

Monday Funday Photo of the Week: Palestine.

As a fresh way to kick off the work week, My Wonderful World is now bringing its readers a Monday-Funday Photo of the Week.  Designed not only around aesthetics, this photo sharing start to the week is also about facilitating geographic discussion on current events and relevant topics. Our second edition of Photo of the Week is in conjunction with the geopolitical events surrounding Palestine’s … Continue reading Monday Funday Photo of the Week: Palestine.