What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … there is a Museum of Endangered Sounds that preserves all those obsolete ’90s tech noises. How many sounds in the museum can you identify? What are some everyday sounds you think might be obsolete in 20 years? Resource: Sound out your city! … Continue reading 10 Things We Learned This Week!
SPORTS This month, competitors representing the nations participating in the 2016 Rio Olympics will be joined by a small group walking without a national flag—refugee athletes set to make history on the global sporting stage. (Geographical) Use our resources to learn more about refugees. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive … Continue reading What is the Refugee Olympic Team?
What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … the spectacular science of Simone Biles. … humpback whales are ocean superheroes. Read this!! (Yes, the video is grainy and in German, but look at that whale protecting the seal from the nearby nosy orca!) … Australia is literally moving … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week!
What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … there is a secret library in Syria—and users dodge bullets to reach it. Learn more about the civil war in Syria here. … students who take AP classes don’t actually get better grades. Still interested in AP? Try material from our AP … Continue reading 10 Things We Learned This Week!
SCIENCE Traditionally, scientists have likened lichen to a married couple. But a new study suggests a third partner contributes to their ecological domestic bliss. (Washington Post) Learn all about lichens with our poem! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas We love lichen here at Nat Geo. What is lichen? Read through our fun poem for … Continue reading Lichen: The Threesome
