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Egyptians Oppose Ethiopian Dam

WORLD “Ethiopia is killing us,” Egyptian taxi driver Ahmed Hossam says. “If they build this dam, there will be no Nile. If there’s no Nile, then there’s no Egypt.” (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand how stakeholders reflect the diversity of economic, political, geographic, and environmental conflicts inherent in dam-building. Discussion Ideas Read through our lesson “Making Informed Environmental Decisions,” which concerns … Continue reading Egyptians Oppose Ethiopian Dam

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Heartbeat Detector May Save Lives After Disasters

TECHNOLOGY Researchers have developed a device the size of a small carry-on bag that uses microwaves to detect human heartbeats in piles of rubble, which can bury people following natural hazards such as earthquakes. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to understand how technology can help save lives. Discussion Ideas Watch the video of our Emerging Explorer Patrick Meier, a “crisis mapper” who helps create … Continue reading Heartbeat Detector May Save Lives After Disasters

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White Supremacist Tries to Take Over Town

UNITED STATES A man called “one of the best-known white supremacists in North America” is buying up land in the tiny town of Leith, North Dakota. “We [white supremacists] want to politically control the town,” he says. (CNN, watch the video below!) Use our resources to understand the cultural characteristics of place—and how people can take advantage of these characteristics. SCROLL DOWN to express how you … Continue reading White Supremacist Tries to Take Over Town

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The Truth about Syrian Refugee Camps

WORLD The crisis is even bigger than we thought, and the conditions are explosive. Here are five things we need to keep in mind. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand the refugee crisis. Discussion Ideas Watch our “Picture of Practice” video “Understanding Self Through Media.” In the video, a 7th-grade teacher reviews how she helps her students create “media-to-self” and “peer-to-self” connections. … Continue reading The Truth about Syrian Refugee Camps

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Celebrate ‘Peace Day’

POLITICS On Sept. 21, the United Nations marks the International Day of Peace with a call to invest in education that embraces global citizenship based on values of tolerance and diversity. (UN News Centre) Use our resources to help encourage tolerance, diversity, and global citizenship. Discussion Ideas In the video above, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encourages teaching the values of “tolerance and mutual respect.” (Fast … Continue reading Celebrate ‘Peace Day’

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