What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … a new strain of “super grass” could cut methane emissions from cattle. What other animals may contribute to methane emissions? … the moon is a more violent place than we thought. How do lunar craters go hiding in plain sight? … The … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
This week is Explorers Week, when National Geographic brings together some of the most interesting scientists and explorers making a difference in the world today. In honor of the occasion, the Education team challenged a group of local teachers to design an end-of-year project focusing on one of National Geographic’s 2016 Emerging Explorers. We’ll be sharing their class’ stories all week on the Education Blog. Educator: … Continue reading Fourth graders explore extreme microbes!
ENVIRONMENT Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes. (Nat Geo News) What is volcanic ash? Why is it such a hazard? Check out our great encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including … Continue reading Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High
SCIENCE There’s a new island in the Pacific Ocean, thanks to the eruption of an underwater volcano. (Popular Science) Take a look at Hunga Tonga’s before-and-after geography with this fun interactive slider! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Read through “Geology of the Deep,” our terrific 2013 … Continue reading Temporary Geography of a New Island
When it comes to our planet, we are used to its seasons and weather patterns. And while we can predict the onset of hurricanes and tornadoes, it is often difficult to determine when earthquakes may strike or when volcanoes may erupt. By studying natural events on Earth, however, scientists can learn about other planets and their moons. By looking for commonalities in natural events and physical land formations, scientists … Continue reading Weekly Warm-Up: What it Means to be Frozen in Space
