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This Week in Geographic History: February 12 -18

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 12 TDIGH 1809: Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin Considered the “father … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: February 12 -18

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11 Things We Learned This Week

This week, we learned … … how to navigate like a Texan. Read of the week! What kind of language do you use to navigate?     … Canada changed its national anthem. Canada adopted its national anthem in 1980 (!). When did it get is iconic maple-leaf flag?     … parts of the ozone layer might not be recovering after all. How do … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week

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Venus Flytraps Don’t Trap Insects that Pollinate Them

SCIENCE New research identifies the brave insects that pollinate carnivorous plants, and the fact that the trap and the flower don’t get much overlap traffic. (Washington Post) For Venus flytraps, catching prey is as easy as one, two, three. Count on it with our study guide. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The popularity of … Continue reading Venus Flytraps Don’t Trap Insects that Pollinate Them

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Cloned Crayfish Are Taking Over the World

SCIENCE A single mutation in a single crayfish has spawned an invasive “army of clones.” (The Atlantic) How did biology and business help another species of crayfish circumnavigate the globe? Find out in our “One Species at a Time” podcast with the Encyclopedia of Life. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Atlantic article says marbled … Continue reading Cloned Crayfish Are Taking Over the World

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How Tall is Mount Everest?

GEOGRAPHY Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, but precisely how tall is it? The question is not so simple. (New York Times) Use this gorgeous map to zoom in on the 29,035ish-foot peak. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Click to zoom in on Mount Everest. Map by National Geographic Discussion Ideas How tall … Continue reading How Tall is Mount Everest?

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