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10 Surprises about Magna Carta on its 800th Birthday

WORLD The document that laid the foundation for democracy was sanctioned by Britain’s worst monarch, “Bad King John.” (Nat Geo News) Learn more about Magna Carta with our brand-new, short-and-sweet article! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, and don’t forget to quiz yourself and your students on the “week that was” in our latest Quiz Connection. Note: … Continue reading 10 Surprises about Magna Carta on its 800th Birthday

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Trans-Pacific Partnership: What You Need to Know

POLITICS The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a controversial proposed free trade agreement. What makes it such a big deal? (Toronto Star) Use our resources to play the “Trading Game.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map of countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership, in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas President Obama is hoping to get trade promotion authority (often … Continue reading Trans-Pacific Partnership: What You Need to Know

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Another Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean

WORLD Dozens of migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean after a boat carrying an estimated 137 people sank south of Sicily. (BBC) Use this excellent activity to better understand patterns of human migration in the Mediterranean basin and elsewhere. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Why are … Continue reading Another Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean

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Should Puerto Rico Be a State?

POLITICS Jeb Bush recently reiterated his support for making the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico the nation’s 51st state. (CNN) Customize your own map of Puerto Rico with our 1-Page Map. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map of the territories of the United States. Discussion Ideas 2016 presidential hopeful Jeb … Continue reading Should Puerto Rico Be a State?

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Where Have Women Served as Heads of State?

POLITICS As Hillary Clinton begins her campaign for the U.S. presidency, we take a look at where women have served as heads-of-state in the 20th century. (Huffington Post) Map where women have led nations with today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Any of these women would be a great subjects for a biography book report! Teachers, scroll down for a very quick list of key resources in … Continue reading Where Have Women Served as Heads of State?

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