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Geographic Information Systems: The Missing Educational Technology

By Daniel C. Edelson, Ph.D. May 27, 2014 Author’s note: On May 27, 2014, Esri, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems technology, announced a commitment in support of President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative.  Esri will provide free access to ArcGIS Online to all elementary and secondary schools in the United State.  Under this pledge, schools will receive the same advanced mapping software used by government … Continue reading Geographic Information Systems: The Missing Educational Technology

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Thai Leader: ‘It’s No Use’ to Protest

WORLD Thailand’s junta leader warned citizens not to cause trouble, not to criticize, not to protest—or else face a return to the “old days” of street violence. (Associated Press) Use our resources to learn more about protests. Discussion Ideas What is a junta? (Use our glossary to get an idea.) The United States has not had a military junta, but many nations have. What are … Continue reading Thai Leader: ‘It’s No Use’ to Protest

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Meteorologist: Does the Wheel of Fortune Produce the Coriolis Effect?

OPINION I wanted to use the recent Pat Sajak tweet to turn a negative to a positive. I don’t know Mr. Sajak so will not judge him, his intent, or ideological perspective. Instead, I will draw out 3 things that can help advance the discourse on climate science. (Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, meteorologist) (Read Pat Sajak’s tweet so you understand what Dr. Shepherd is responding … Continue reading Meteorologist: Does the Wheel of Fortune Produce the Coriolis Effect?

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New National Monument in New Mexico

ENVIRONMENT President Barack Obama has created a new national monument, setting aside a half-million acres of federal land in southern New Mexico. The Organ Mountains-Desert Peak National Monument encompasses five mountain ranges and has some 243 known archeological sites. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to learn more about national parks and monuments. Listen to these “Youth Voices for New Mexico’s Outdoors” interact with the … Continue reading New National Monument in New Mexico

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Tough Sell at Ground Zero

BUSINESS Some families of victims are infuriated at the “crass commercialism” of the gift shop at the new National September 11 Memorial Museum. (Washington Post) Use our resources to understand methods of teaching through tragedy. Discussion Ideas Like almost all museums, the new 9/11 museum in New York City has a gift shop. This has made some people uncomfortable. However, the Washington Post article reports, … Continue reading Tough Sell at Ground Zero

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