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Unicorns of the Sea Get Brain Freeze

ENVIRONMENT Narwhals’ hearts beat only a few times a minute while escaping danger, adding to stress on their bodies from human interactions. (National Geographic) What adaptations help narwhals survive in the Arctic? Help students brainstorm with our activity. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas A new study examines narwhals’ response to fear or stress. What … Continue reading Unicorns of the Sea Get Brain Freeze

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Limpets Do the Heavy Lifting in Adapting to Climate Change

ENVIRONMENT As the ocean temperature rises, it may be the little things that make the biggest difference to the survival and resilience of all living things. (Hakai) What are limpets? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit.   Discussion Ideas New research indicates the lowly limpet may be one of the most efficient adapters to climate change. What … Continue reading Limpets Do the Heavy Lifting in Adapting to Climate Change

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Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main

Reindeer Roadkill

ENVIRONMENT In less than a week, more than 100 reindeer have been killed by freight trains in a “bloodbath” in northern Norway. (The Guardian) How are reindeer part of the Norwegian landscape? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map.   Discussion Ideas There have been three major collisions between reindeer herds and Norwegian freight trains in … Continue reading Reindeer Roadkill

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Mexico Creates One of the Largest Marine Reserves in the Pacific

ENVIRONMENT Mexico’s government has created the largest ocean reserve in North America around the Pacific archipelago of the Revillagigedo islands. (The Guardian and National Geographic) What’s going on around the Revillagigedo islands? Learn more from our Pristine Seas expedition. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit.   Discussion Ideas Mexico just created a 150,000-square-kilometer (57,000-square-mile) marine reserve surrounding … Continue reading Mexico Creates One of the Largest Marine Reserves in the Pacific

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What the Ban on Elephant Trophies Means

ENVIRONMENT Days after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a decision to lift the ban on elephant trophy imports from Zimbabwe and Zambia, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to reverse course. (National Geographic) Use our rich collection of resources to better understand the “Battle for the Elephants.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion … Continue reading What the Ban on Elephant Trophies Means

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