SCIENCE Democracy isn’t just for humans. New research suggests African wild dogs make group decisions, too—and vote by sneezing. (Nat Geo) What are African wild dogs? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The fascinating new research reports that some packs of African wild dogs sneeze to communicate. Do other wild animals use their voices to … Continue reading Democratic Dogs Vote by Sneezing
POLITICS President Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to end the program that protects young undocumented immigrants—known as “dreamers”—from being deported. Under the plan, Congress has six months to come up with a legislative fix for the program, which will now expire next March. (PBS NewsHour) How did President Obama try to expand DACA? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our … Continue reading DACA Deferred
Jennifer Bevill is a technology teacher who empowers students to use technology as a tool for communication, collaboration, and connection. She took her students on a silent walk to sharpen their observations of their school environment. Continue reading Educator Spotlight: From Close Observation to Community Action
SCIENCE Why do plants’ leaves shrink the further from the Equator they grow? It may all have to do with maintaining a comfortable temperature. (New Scientist) Sure, they can get up and leaf. But can plants hear? Teachers, scroll down for our quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New research hints that climate contributes to the size of a … Continue reading My, What Big Leaves You Have
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 related resources! Tuesday, September 5 TDIGH: International Vulture Awareness Day Vultures play a critical role in ecosystems … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, September 4 – 10
