ENVIRONMENT Researchers have discovered that people who mow their lawns once every two weeks have more pollinating bees than people who mow their lawns every week. (Science) Don’t have a lawn? You can still welcome bees with a simple-to-build bee hotel! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas One of our colleagues here at Nat Geo … Continue reading Stop Mowing Your Lawn So Much
ENVIRONMENT Thanks to large-scale restoration efforts, the North Aral Sea has seen a resurgence of fish—a boon to the communities that rely on it. (National Geographic) Use our resources to learn more about how the Aral Sea was written off for dead to begin with, and why it won’t ever fully recover. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers … Continue reading Once Written Off for Dead, the Aral Sea Is Now Full of Life
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
ENVIRONMENT A recent study finds that the often-feared big cats actually help keep crops and domesticated animals safe from other threats. (Scientific American) Zoom in on the dwindling range of the biggest of the big cats with today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New research investigates “ecosystem services” offered by tigers … Continue reading How Tigers Benefit Farmers
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 additional resources! Tuesday, March 20 TDIGH 1991: World Storytelling Day Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication, vital to … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: March 19-25
