This week, we learned … … why orcas are thriving in the waters off Alaska, but dying in the Puget Sound. Looks to be the start of a great series from the Seattle Times. Learn why the whales are running out of salmon, and running out of time. … where in the world the U.S. military has a presence. Use our resources to … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
This week, we learned … … ballerinas of color are finally getting the shoes they deserve. Read of the week! What science guy invented a new kind of point shoe? … not all kilograms are created equal. This isn’t the first time an SI unit has been defined and redefined. … the “magic work” of artificial intelligence is really the hard work of … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
This week, we learned … … the oldest stories in the world are true. The oldest stories in the world also helped map it—find out how. … the Underground Railroad ran south as well as north. Use our activity to introduce the Underground Railroad to primary students. … why scientists use pasta to explain neutron stars, some of the most bizarre … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
This week, we learned … … loneliness can start—and be mitigated—in the classroom. Use resources from the good folks at Edutopia to help create a healthy school culture through social and emotional learning. … archaeologists identified the oldest weapons in North America, and the oldest intact shipwreck in the world. Why are so many ancient shipwrecks preserved in the dark waters of the Black … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
This week, we learned … … why people are moving to Chernobyl. Read of the week! Who else is moving to Chernobyl? … teachers feel misunderstood, unheard, and disrespected. We recognize the contributions teachers make every week! … the U.S. is enduring worsening geographic inequality. Find three ways to help your students combat inequality. … the most important … Continue reading 11 Things We Learned This Week
