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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

4 Billion People Face Water Scarcity

ENVIRONMENT Water shortages are affecting two-thirds of world’s population for at least month every year, a statistic far worse than previously thought. (The Guardian) Use our lesson plan to answer the question: Will There Be Enough Fresh Water? Educators, scroll down for a quick list of resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New research identifies areas and populations impacted by water scarcity. What is … Continue reading 4 Billion People Face Water Scarcity

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Main, This Week in Geographic History

Weekly Warm-Up: 10 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare

2016 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Here are 10 reasons Shakespeare is still relevant—and ways to celebrate his work. 10. Watch a movie! There are dozens of film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays. You’ve seen West Side Story (above) and Gnomeo and Juliet. Here are some lesser-known adaptations and inspirations. Go to prison. Caesar Must Die is a dramatized documentary that follows real-life … Continue reading Weekly Warm-Up: 10 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare

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Immigrants to the Eternal City

SCIENCE Who walked the roads leading to Rome? Thousands of immigrants. Some came willingly, others did not. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to learn more about life in ancient Rome. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including the Word on the Via—profiles of immigrant life in ancient Rome. Discussion Ideas Researchers recently analyzed skeletons from two … Continue reading Immigrants to the Eternal City

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Climate Change May Make Flights Last Longer

SCIENCE Flights from the UK to the US could take longer due to changes in the jet stream, according to a new study. (BBC) What is a jet stream? Use our short encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including this gorgeous map of worldwide winds. Discussion Ideas The BBC article says that … Continue reading Climate Change May Make Flights Last Longer

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Robo-Roach to the Rescue?

TECHNOLOGY Have you ever stomped a roach, just to have it skitter away unscathed? Now scientists know how they do that, and how to put it to good use. (Nat Geo Phenomena blog) Browse through other ways scientists are studying nature for the latest technology. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at … Continue reading Robo-Roach to the Rescue?

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