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The High-Adventure Science Collection

By Elaine Larson What do fresh water availability, climate change, the future of energy, air quality, land management, and the search for life in space have in common? They are all topics investigated through a comprehensive new collection of online lessons for middle and high school Earth and environmental science classrooms, developed with funding from NSF and in partnership with The Concord Consortium, a prominent … Continue reading The High-Adventure Science Collection

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National Parks Plan for Climate Change the way the Military Plans for Nuclear War

ENVIRONMENT The National Park Service (NPS) is playing a game of “what if” to prepare for climate change. (Smithsonian) How do students respond to “what if” climate-change scenarios? Watch this video to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Smithsonian article details the increased use of “scenario planning” by the National Park Service. … Continue reading National Parks Plan for Climate Change the way the Military Plans for Nuclear War

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Two Kids, One Year, a Lifetime of Experiences

Ever since I was given this amazing opportunity to share stories about amazing people here on the Nat Geo Education blog, I have been blessed with meeting some incredible people who are all working hard to change the world for the better. It doesn’t matter how large the task or how hard they have to work, the people in my articles are all ready to … Continue reading Two Kids, One Year, a Lifetime of Experiences

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How Climate Change is Affecting World Heritage Sites

ENVIRONMENT A report released last month evokes some Hollywood-style climate imagery. Although the Statue of Liberty is not yet being pummeled with waves as in the movie The Day After Tomorrow, the report does cite Hurricane Sandy’s damage to the iconic symbol and the danger of future hurricanes to it. Other World Heritage Sites also face threats from climate change. (The New York Times) Use … Continue reading How Climate Change is Affecting World Heritage Sites

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Release the Kraken!

ENVIRONMENT The number of cephalopods has shot up, even as humanity’s influence on the ocean has caused many marine populations to plummet. I, for one, welcome Cthulhu our cephalopod overlords. (Washington Post) Watch our fun video to understand why this Nat Geo photographer calls cephalopods the “James Dean of the sea” and “the scariest animals I’ve ever encountered.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list … Continue reading Release the Kraken!

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