Category: Main

Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Main

Your Allergy May Not be an Allergy

HEALTH Each year, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from allergies—but really, “people use the word allergy to describe anything they just don’t like.” (Popular Science) Lactose intolerance is not an allergy, for example. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Today, allergies are typically defined by the presence of immunoglobulin E, or IgE, antibodies. What are … Continue reading Your Allergy May Not be an Allergy

carylsue1 Comment
Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main

Why Kilauea’s Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous

SCIENCE It’s not exactly the sudden explosion that many Americans imagine when they hear the words volcanic eruption. But for exactly that reason, “it’s the kind of eruption that makes volcanologists nervous.” (The Atlantic) Use our activity to help students investigate how Kilauea’s erupts. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit.   Discussion Ideas The great big Kilauea … Continue reading Why Kilauea’s Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous

carylsue2 Comments
Classroom Ideas, Main, This Week in Geographic History

This Week in Geographic History, May 7-13

Here’s an advance look at some of the “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events coming up this week. For each date, we’ve matched it with a map or visual, background information, and a classroom activity so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more resources to support teaching these topics!   Monday, May 7 TDIGH 1986: Mountaineer Reaches All ‘Seven Summits’ … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, May 7-13

carylsue1 Comment
Current Event Connection, Main

11 Things We Learned This Week

This week, we learned … … we’ll read Zora Neale Hurston’s story of Cudjo Lewis, the last survivor of slave ships to the United States. Read of the week! Use our interactive timeline to navigate the history of slavery in the U.S.     … a Native American map is reshaping how historians interpret the Lewis & Clark expedition. Use our lesson to help students … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week

carylsueLeave a comment
Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Main

Hawaii May Ban Sunscreen

ENVIRONMENT From Banana Boat to Coppertone, major sunscreen brands may soon have to revamp their products or stop selling them in Hawaii, which is looking out for its coral reefs. (Washington Post) Sunscreens are probably damaging oyster reefs, too. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Aloha State, Hawaii, may ban some sunscreens. What is … Continue reading Hawaii May Ban Sunscreen

carylsue1 Comment