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Scientists Discover New Species of Shark

SCIENCE Genetic research helps uncover the Atlantic sixgill shark. (National Geographic) Are there any shark sanctuaries in the species range of the newly identified species? Use today’s MapMaker Interactive map to find out. 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 So, tell us about the species of shark described … Continue reading Scientists Discover New Species of Shark

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There Might Not Be Any Wild Horses Left on Earth

SCIENCE Once thought to be the world’s only remaining wild horses, a new study shows Przewalski’s horses have domestic ancestors. (National Geographic) What is domestication? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New genetic research has revealed that Przewalski’s horses are feral, not wild. What is the difference? Wild animals … Continue reading There Might Not Be Any Wild Horses Left on Earth

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Tracking the Footprints of Global Fisheries

ENVIRONMENT Using satellite data and machine learning, scientists have mapped activity in fisheries around the world. (National Geographic) Use our activity on “Fisheries and Seafood Consumption” to help make sense of the new mapping data. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit.   Discussion Ideas New research maps the footprint of industrial fishing in the world ocean. What … Continue reading Tracking the Footprints of Global Fisheries

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This Week in Geographic History: February 26-March 4

Here’s an advance look at 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 or lesson plan so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! Monday, February 26 TDIGH 1917: First Jazz Record Released The record’s two … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: February 26-March 4

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11 Things We Learned This Week

This week, we learned … … why Louisiana is spending $18 million on a 10,800-square-foot model of the Mississippi. Photos of the week! Walk all over your own giant map with our popular program!     … how the search for “hill rice” went from West Africa to the Gullah-Geechee Nation to, improbably and beautifully, a field in Trinidad. Read of the week! Use our … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week

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