SCIENCE Will it one day be possible to bring a woolly mammoth . . . or a Neanderthal . . . back to life? Is it a good idea? (Nat Geo News) Keep track of animals at risk for extinction with our handy chart of the categories and criteria of endangered species. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ … Continue reading Will We Bring Back Extinct Animals?
ENVIRONMENT Across the globe, cities are tackling climate change by shifting away from fossil fuels. Yet a survey shows they’re now at very different stages. (Nat Geo News) See how difficult it is to balance a city’s energy portfolio. You have the power! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas According to … Continue reading Which Cities Are Fossil-Fuel Free?
ENVIRONMENT The Sierra Nevada’s snowpack is at a 500-year low. No wonder why skiers, hikers, farmers, forests, and virtually every other living thing in California are feeling the effects. (Nat Geo News) Learn more about California’s megadrought. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas How have scientists determined that this year’s snowpack is the lowest it … Continue reading 500-Year Snow Fail in California’s Iconic Mountains
SCIENCE A new report found some surprises when it looked at the state of scientific knowledge amongst Americans. (Nat Geo News) How do you measure up? Quiz yourself with our resources below. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources. Discussion Ideas: Quiz Yourself! This picture shows an object in space that has an icy core with a tail of gas and … Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Science?
SCIENCE Scientists have discovered a new species of human ancestor deep in a South African cave, adding a baffling new branch to our family tree. (Nat Geo News) How might H. naledi change “Hominin History”? Browse our fun GeoStory to find out! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence Lee Berger led the … Continue reading Meet H. Naledi, a Long-Lost Ancestor
