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Cold War Transport Rolls into Berlin

WORLD The newest trains on the U-Bahn, Berlin’s busy subway system, first rolled out before the Berlin Wall was constructed. (The Atlantic CityLab) How does the U-Bahn serve Berlin? Take a look through our GeoStory on public transportation for some guidance. Discussion Ideas Why has the city of Berlin decided to dust off its classic Cold War-era subway cars, nicknamed ‘Doras’? According to CityLab, “Berlin … Continue reading Cold War Transport Rolls into Berlin

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What Would Happen If Everyone Stopped Eating Meat?

WORLD What would happen if the whole world suddenly decided to give up meat? How much difference would it really make? And would it all be positive? (BBC) What is a vegetarian diet? How do vegetarian and other diets impact our health, environment, and cultural identity? Use our resources to get some ideas. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our … Continue reading What Would Happen If Everyone Stopped Eating Meat?

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Navigating the Geography of Beards

WORLD What do ancient Romans and New York Yankees have in common? Clean shaves. Explore the growing cultural significance of beards with this great infographic. (Advanced Dermatology) How did hair influence and inform culture in ancient Rome, anyway? We took a time machine to get the “word on the via.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, and … Continue reading Navigating the Geography of Beards

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What Are Burkinis? Why Are They Banned?

WORLD French mayors have banned full-body swimsuits known as “burkinis” from beaches, citing public order concerns. (Washington Post) Read through our study guide on hijab to better understand this misunderstood concept, and ideas about how to discuss it in class. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Some French mayors have banned “burkinis” (sometimes spelled “burqinis”) … Continue reading What Are Burkinis? Why Are They Banned?

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Ancient Roman Tablets Reveal Voices of the Earliest Londoners

WORLD The earliest dated documents from Londinium highlight the city’s history. (Nat Geo News) How did the technology of writing help ancient Rome maintain control of their expanding empire? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) recently published research on Britain’s largest, earliest and … Continue reading Ancient Roman Tablets Reveal Voices of the Earliest Londoners

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