This Week in Geographic History: June 4-10

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 so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more resources!   Monday, June 4 TDIGH 1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre Though the exact death toll remains unknown, … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: June 4-10

This Week in Geographic History: May 28-June 3

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 so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more resources!   Monday, May 28 TDIGH 1830: Indian Removal Act This act led to the brutal forced … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: May 28-June 3

This Week in Geographic History: May 21-27

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 so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! Monday, May 21 TDIGH 1927: Lindbergh Completes Transatlantic Flight When American aviator Charles Lindbergh completed … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: May 21-27

This Week in Geographic History: May 14-20

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 so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more related resources! Monday, May 14 TDIGH 1796: Jenner’s First Smallpox Vaccination The vaccine Edward Jenner invented helped … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History: May 14-20

This Week in Geographic History, May 7-13

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 so you can plan ahead. Check out our Pinterest board for more resources to support teaching these topics!   Monday, May 7 TDIGH 1986: Mountaineer Reaches All ‘Seven Summits’ … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, May 7-13