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From astronomy to zoology, science is always in the news and making headlines. Use our study guides to help bring these interdisciplinary issues to class.

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This Week in Geographic History, September 19-25

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. Tuesday, September 20 TDIGH: Megatransect Protects African Wilderness NG Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay’s 1999 expedition documenting biodiversity in the Congo River Basin helped lead … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, September 19-25

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Top Candidates’ Views on Science

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

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How Do Scientists Tell the Difference Between Natural Earthquakes and Earthquakes Caused by Nuclear Tests?

SCIENCE North Korea just announced a successful underground test of a nuclear device, and seismic evidence supports that claim. How do scientists know the earthquake in North Korea was triggered by an underground nuclear blast and was not a naturally occurring tectonic event? (BBC) Why are North Korea’s nuclear tests such a big deal, anyway? Use our great study guide to find out. Teachers, scroll … Continue reading How Do Scientists Tell the Difference Between Natural Earthquakes and Earthquakes Caused by Nuclear Tests?

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Nearby Exoplanet May Be Habitable

SCIENCE The alien world is warmed by the light of a red dwarf star shining fewer than five light-years away. (Nat Geo News) Use our study guide to learn more about alien worlds, habitable zones, and why liquid water is so important. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Nat Geo News article details the … Continue reading Nearby Exoplanet May Be Habitable

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10 Things We Learned This Week!

What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … there is a secret library in Syria—and users dodge bullets to reach it. Learn more about the civil war in Syria here.     … students who take AP classes don’t actually get better grades. Still interested in AP? Try material from our AP … Continue reading 10 Things We Learned This Week!

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