This week, we learned … … everyone—everyone—is rethinking globalization. Read of the week! What is globalization? … there’s a culture clash surrounding a teenage whaler’s tale. How have people’s attitudes toward whales changed over time? … teachers are sinking beneath student debt. How can student debt impact your credit score? … the Black Death was actually worse than you … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
We’re slowing down for the summer! Instead of our usual roundup of “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events, here’s a closer look at one historic event that connects to something in the news today. We’ve also matched it with a map or visual, background information, and additional resources. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources. Friday, July 21 TDIGH: World’s Lowest Temperature … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: Temperature Change in Antarctica
This week, we learned … … NASA has new pictures of Jupiter—and you can help develop more! Resource of the week! Learn more about Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, and the satellite that got there. … what happens when Walmart leaves town. Great read. How did “big box” stores like Walmart become a defining part of the 1990s? … five map and compass … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
Who is responsible for protecting the environment? Are they doing enough to ensure that the next generation has a healthy planet? These are the questions that students explore with global PenPals in Protecting the Planet Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Protecting the Planet with Global PenPals
We’re slowing down for the summer! Instead of our usual roundup of “This Day in Geographic History” (TDIGH) events, here’s a closer look at one historic event that connects to something in the news today. We’ve also matched it with a map or visual, background information, and additional resources. Find all the resources here, as well as more, in this post’s unique Pinterest board! Find … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: World Population Day
