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DNA Confirms Aboriginal Australians Have Been in the Country a Long Time

SCIENCE Members of the Stolen Generations may finally find a way back to their country, thanks to new research that reveals differences in Aboriginal DNA can be linked to specific geographic areas. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Who were the Stolen Generations? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Where did the first Australians come from? Take a … Continue reading DNA Confirms Aboriginal Australians Have Been in the Country a Long Time

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This Week in Geographic History, February 13 – 19

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. Monday, February 13 TDIGH: Australia Apologizes to the ‘Stolen Generations’ In 2008 the prime minister of Australia formally apologized for the practice of forcibly … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, February 13 – 19

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Rent-a-Roo?

ENVIRONMENT A proposed new policy in Australia would allow wildlife to be leased to private landowners in bid to save threatened species. (Australian Geographic) Is selling or leasing wildlife part of the conservation strategy of any other countries? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s thought-provoking polls. Discussion Ideas A proposed new policy in Australia suggests … Continue reading Rent-a-Roo?

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This Week in Geographic History, October 24 – 30

Here’s an advance look at a 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. Monday, October 24 TDIGH: United Nations Founded Directly after World War II, representatives from 50 countries created the UN in hopes of increasing … Continue reading This Week in Geographic History, October 24 – 30

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Scientists Identify World’s Oldest Ax

WORLD A fragment of the world’s oldest known ground-edge ax has been found in the remote Kimberley region of northern Australia. (ABC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Watch our video explaining how toolmaking is part of what makes us human. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Researchers recently identified a stone flake from what they think is the … Continue reading Scientists Identify World’s Oldest Ax

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