What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … who the most murderous mammals really are. Editor’s pick of the week! What is a meerkat’s mob mentality? What factors contribute to meerkat survival? Make your own meerkat … then make it kill. … this orchestra literally plays with its food. What vegetables … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week!
Here’s an advance look at a 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. Monday, September 26 TDIGH: Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed Born as John Chapman in 1774, the nomadic farmer got his nickname from the thousands … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, September 26 – October 2
POLITICS While efforts to convince the candidates to hold a science-only debate fizzled, three presidential hopefuls did take to the task of answering 20 questions from a coalition of science organizations and voters. (Nat Geo News) Use science to guide your political gaming in ‘Fantasy Geopolitics’. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Hundreds of people … Continue reading Top Candidates’ Views on Science
ENVIRONMENT Efforts to save the giant panda, a worldwide symbol of wildlife conservation, are paying off: The iconic black-and-white bear is no longer endangered. (Nat Geo News) Use our newly updated video study guide to learn more about China’s favorite threatened species, and consult our handy downloadable chart to learn the difference between ‘vulnerable’ and ‘endangered’. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key … Continue reading Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered
What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … how to sign the Declaration of Independence—in a founding father’s handwriting. … how to cut the perfect slice of pizza. Or, at least, a much more complex one. … giraffes did NOT evolve long necks to reach treetop greenery. … Continue reading 13 Things We Learned this Week!
