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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Explorer Dies in Record-Breaking Antarctic Crossing

GEOGRAPHY Explorer Henry Worsley died as he tried to cross Antarctica unaided. (BBC) Use our high-resolution map—packed with info about expeditions, stations, wildlife, climate, and more—to better understand the world’s most unexplored continent. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the Nat Geo map above. Why do you think so many Antarctic … Continue reading Explorer Dies in Record-Breaking Antarctic Crossing

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

For Venus Flytraps, Catching Prey is as Easy as 1-2-3

SCIENCE According to this new research, the Venus flytrap can. . . count? (Washington Post) Take a walk on the Flytrap Trail with our short article. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Venus flytrap has a very tiny natural species range. Where is it? Read through our short article, “Plant Predators,” for some help. … Continue reading For Venus Flytraps, Catching Prey is as Easy as 1-2-3

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Winter Storm Jonas: Advisory, Watch, Warning, Threat

WEATHER Tens of millions of Americans are covered by winter weather advisories, watches, or warnings. Sort them out here. (The Weather Channel) Use our activity to create a weather map of the U.S. or your local area. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the National Weather Hazards map from the good … Continue reading Winter Storm Jonas: Advisory, Watch, Warning, Threat

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Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection

Planet Nine from Outer Space!

SCIENCE A planet larger than Earth could be hiding in the cold, dark depths of our solar system. SO EXCITING!!!! (Nat Geo News) What is a planet, anyway? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The good folks over at Caltech probably discovered a planet lurking in the “cold, dark … Continue reading Planet Nine from Outer Space!

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Current Event Connection

The A to Z of Zika

HEALTH The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued multiple travel alerts about traveling to countries that may have outbreaks of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Why? (New York Times) Use our resources to better understand the most effective prevention for Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What is Zika? Zika … Continue reading The A to Z of Zika

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