Brennan Caverhill, this week’s Educator of the Week, helped his students to develop stronger connections to each other, their families, and the world through a multifaceted ancestry project. Brennan teaches grades 3, 4, 6, and 8 at Saint Cecilia Elementary School in Toronto, Ontario. […]
Each year the National Geographic Society recognizes a group of gifted and inspiring scientists, conservationists, storytellers, and innovators—explorers who are already making a difference and changing the world: Emerging Explorers. Emerging Explorers are a part of our Explorers Festival (June 15-18), which brings together some of the world’s top researchers, advocates, and storytellers. While they come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, each is an exemplary explorer of … Continue reading 2017 Emerging Explorers (part 2)
Each year the National Geographic Society recognizes a group of gifted and inspiring scientists, conservationists, storytellers, and innovators—explorers who are already making a difference and changing the world: Emerging Explorers. Emerging Explorers are a part of our Explorers Festival (June 15-18), which brings together some of the world’s top researchers, advocates, and storytellers. While they come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, each is an exemplary explorer of … Continue reading 2017 Emerging Explorers (part I)
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. Tuesday, June 13 TDIGH: First Inter-Korea Summit In 2000, the leaders of North and South Korea … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: Inter-Korea Summit
This week, we learned … … Bob Dylan’s Nobel lecture was worth the wait. It’s great. Read of the week! Who are some Nobel laureates we’d rather forget? … the significant benefits of long-term knowledge. How can educators start to develop spatial thinking among young children? … wartime spies used knitting as an espionage tool. What sort of schools might teach espionage knitting … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
