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Which World Cup Teams Have the Most Foreign-Born Players?

During qualification for the World Cup, many teams featured foreign-born players. Here are the connections between the national teams. (National Geographic) What country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup? Hint: They’re in the World Cup this year, and won their first match. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the fantastic graphic … Continue reading Which World Cup Teams Have the Most Foreign-Born Players?

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Koreans Will March Together at the Olympics

WORLD North Korea and South Korea will march together at the opening ceremony under a unification flag. (NPR) Who will not be marching at the Olympics? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas In a historic move, North Korea and South Korea will march together in next month’s Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Why … Continue reading Koreans Will March Together at the Olympics

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What Does the Ban on Russia from the Winter Olympics Mean?

WORLD The International Olympic Committee has suspended the Russian Olympic Committee “with immediate effect,” effectively banning the country from the upcoming Winter Olympics. (NPR) What Winter Olympic athletes are the most fit? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Why has the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Russian Olympic Committee for the upcoming 2018 Winter … Continue reading What Does the Ban on Russia from the Winter Olympics Mean?

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Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Exploration Skills

WORLD Many of the skills needed for your favorite adventure sports will prove useful during the (so-far) unlikely incidence of a zombie apocalypse. So get outside, get adventuring, and get ready. (National Geographic) Where are nature’s real walking dead? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Thanks to National Geographic, you can take steps to avoid … Continue reading Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Exploration Skills

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Mexico Picks Up 3,000-Year-Old Ballgame

WORLD The finals of a revived 3,000-year-old ball game have been played in the Mexican city of Teotihuacan. (BBC) Ballgames are a great introduction to ethnoarchaeology and anthropology—use our fun study guide for some help! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the first question in the “Questions” tab in our study … Continue reading Mexico Picks Up 3,000-Year-Old Ballgame

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