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Where are the New ‘Cool’ Cities?

UNITED STATES Millennials, searching for urban “authenticity,” are settling in cities that were often shunned in the past—meet them in St. Louis. (Christian Science Monitor) Dig deeper with our collection of AP Human Geography resources on cities. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Read the Christian Science Monitor article, which focuses on “Millennials.” Who … Continue reading Where are the New ‘Cool’ Cities?

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Surfing Hawaiian Culture

SPORTS Surfing was once the sport of island chiefs. Today, it binds Hawaiians to their cultural identity. (National Geographic magazine) Learn more about surfing with our resources! Discussion Ideas Read through our great encyclopedic entry on surfing, and take a look at the graphic above. What type of wood do you think ancient Hawaiians used to make paipo, alaia, and olo surfboards? (Get to know … Continue reading Surfing Hawaiian Culture

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Manatee Invasion!

ENVIRONMENT A Florida park had to close a freshwater spring to swimming and kayaking when over 300 manatees rapidly moved into the area at an unexpected rate. (USA Today) Learn a little about Florida’s manatees with our media spotlight. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through the short USA Today article and look at … Continue reading Manatee Invasion!

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‘New’ Michelangelo Sculptures Identified

ARTS Art historians have tentatively identified two handsome, naked men riding triumphantly on ferocious panthers as the only surviving bronze sculptures by the Renaissance giant Michelangelo. (The Guardian) Use our beautiful historical map of Italy to put the Renaissance in context. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to the Guardian article, the so-called “Rothschild … Continue reading ‘New’ Michelangelo Sculptures Identified

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What Makes a Great Sled Dog?

SPORTS A mixed heritage gives sled dogs their love of running, a desire to work, and a need for wild places. And right now, sled dogs around the world are busy preparing for the upcoming racing season, including the premier event—Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (National Geographic News) See what it takes to be a vet at the Iditarod. Teachers, scroll down for a … Continue reading What Makes a Great Sled Dog?

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