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Did Thomas Jefferson Hate Thanksgiving?

POLITICS Jefferson refused to acknowledge the holiday during his entire time in office. Why? Plus, did FDR create “Franksgiving”? (American Profile) Use our resources to learn more about this American holiday. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas How did President Thomas Jefferson “cancel” Thanksgiving? He didn’t—there was nothing to cancel. Thanksgiving didn’t become an official … Continue reading Did Thomas Jefferson Hate Thanksgiving?

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Extinction Minus Two

ENVIRONMENT The death of one of the three remaining northern white rhinos has further stoked fears that the subspecies is doomed to extinction. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn how conservationists are using guns, drones, and dogs to protect the remaining northern white rhinos. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look … Continue reading Extinction Minus Two

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Gone from the Amazon?

ENVIRONMENT Deforestation adds up. New research finds that the Amazon region could lose more than half of its tree species by the year 2050. (Scientific American) Use our resources to learn more about human impact in the Amazon. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s beautiful hi-resolution maps of human impact and biodiversity … Continue reading Gone from the Amazon?

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Climate Talks: The Good, the Bad, the Bewildering

ENVIRONMENT So far, more than 150 countries have outlined how, when, and by how much each would cut carbon dioxide emissions. So which countries are doing the most (or least) to tackle greenhouse gases? (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn more about climate change and what we can do to mitigate it. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in … Continue reading Climate Talks: The Good, the Bad, the Bewildering

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Presidential Campaign Botches U.S. Map

GEOGRAPHY Ben Carson’s presidential campaign shared a map of the United States in which five New England states were placed in the wrong location. (Washington Post) Use our resources to . . . Explore! The Power of Maps this Geography Awareness Week. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What states were misrepresented in the disputed … Continue reading Presidential Campaign Botches U.S. Map

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