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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Winter Storm Jonas: Advisory, Watch, Warning, Threat

WEATHER Tens of millions of Americans are covered by winter weather advisories, watches, or warnings. Sort them out here. (The Weather Channel) Use our activity to create a weather map of the U.S. or your local area. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the National Weather Hazards map from the good … Continue reading Winter Storm Jonas: Advisory, Watch, Warning, Threat

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

What You Need to Know about El Niño

WEATHER This year’s strong El Niño is raising Pacific Ocean temperatures, with consequences for everything from fish to disease. Here are 5 things to look for. (Nat Geo News) Use our activity to better understand the effects of El Niño and La Niña. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What is El Niño? Watch the … Continue reading What You Need to Know about El Niño

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Classroom Ideas, Educator Spotlight

Educator Spotlight: Following the Journeys of Backyard Birds

Amy Clapp is a K-6 science teacher at Salisbury Community School in Salisbury, Vermont. Amy has been teaching elementary school for 16 years. Activity: Mapping Local Migratory Birds Subjects: Science Grades: K-6 Tell us about your activity. How long did it take and what did you need to prepare? In this lesson, students learn about the birds that live in their own backyards. They learn … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Following the Journeys of Backyard Birds

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Sniffing out Cartography

GEOGRAPHY Urban smellscape researcher Kate McLean travels the world mapping scents: Edinburgh smells of the brewery and penguin poo, New York’s summer is ripe with garlic and spilled beer, while Amsterdam smells of … damp? (Guardian) Chart your own “smellscape” and other geography adventures with Mission: Explore! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. “My process of smellmap … Continue reading Sniffing out Cartography

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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

Joaquin Wreaks Havoc

WEATHER The hurricane currently battering the Bahamas exploded in intensity two days before forecasters predicted. (Nat Geo News) See what makes hurricanes tick by making one yourself—with our Forces of Nature interactive! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map and our Educator of the Week’s guidance on teaching about natural hazards. Discussion Ideas According to Nat Geo … Continue reading Joaquin Wreaks Havoc

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