“Current Event Connection” posts will connect educators with news stories and relevant discussion ideas featuring content from the NG Education website.
Are you connected to current events? Do you have a nose for news? Do you know what happened This Week in Geographic History? You might be ready for . . . QUIZ CONNECTION! Take our new, weekly news quiz and see how you stack up against Nat Geo’s finest! Continue reading Quiz Connection!
FOOD The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that it is, after years of debate, considering an official voluntary “GMO-Free” label for food. (The Plate, Nat Geo) Use activities, reference materials, or interactive games to teach and learn about food and food issues. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion … Continue reading U.S. Considers ‘GMO-Free’ Label
EDUCATION The biggest-ever global school rankings have been published, with Asian countries in the top five places. (BBC) The ranking was based on science and math tests—help build your own knowledge with our collection of STEM resources. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including a PowerPoint presentation and today’s MapMaker Interactive map, in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The ranking system … Continue reading Asian Nations Top School Rankings
UNITED STATES If a group of campaigners has its way, by 2020, when Americans withdraw cash from an ATM, it will be Harriet Tubman’s portrait gracing the $20 bill, not Andrew Jackson’s. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to learn more about Harriet Tubman. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including today’s poll. Discussion Ideas Why do … Continue reading Tubman on the $20?
SCIENCE One of the world’s rarest birds, the mangrove finch has dwindled to a habitat the size of just 12 city blocks. Here’s how scientists are trying to bring it back from near-extinction. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to understand why these little birds have such big reputations. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a … Continue reading One of ‘Darwin’s Finches’ Struggles to Survive
