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‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

SCIENCE Scientists have made an atlas that catalogs where words’ meanings are located in the brain. (NPR) How much do you know about the brain? Take our quick quiz to find out! Navigate the brain with this spectacular interactive 3D map! Discussion Ideas Scientists have produced what is alternatively called a “brain dictionary”, a “cortical map” or a “semantic atlas.” Can you untangle this language? … Continue reading ‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

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Hiking Map for The Martian?

GEOGRAPHY The British mapping agency has released an easy-to-read terrain map of The Martian astronaut Mark Watney’s home-away-from-home. (BBC) Play our genuinely fun game to explore Mars with a more basic map. Educators, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a map of Mars—and a map of The Martian. Discussion Ideas The new map of Mars was created … Continue reading Hiking Map for The Martian?

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Educator Spotlight: Unlocking European Geography

Kevin Witte and Amber Lewis teach geography, history, and social sciences at Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska. Kevin was a 2011 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow and has been a member of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska for 16 years. Amber also teaches a course in Women’s & Gender Studies at Kearney High School. Activity: Unlocking European Geography Using National Geographic Education Tools: MapMaker Mega Map … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Unlocking European Geography

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Educator Spotlight: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles

Jessica Lura is the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Bullis Charter School in Los Altos, California. A National Board Certified Teacher and Google Certified Innovator, she has taught both elementary and middle school. Activity: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles Grade Level: 3rd grade Activity Length: Two 1-hour class periods Subjects: social studies, science, math The pictures of leatherback sea turtles in this video were created by … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles

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Presidential Campaign Botches U.S. Map

GEOGRAPHY Ben Carson’s presidential campaign shared a map of the United States in which five New England states were placed in the wrong location. (Washington Post) Use our resources to . . . Explore! The Power of Maps this Geography Awareness Week. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas What states were misrepresented in the disputed … Continue reading Presidential Campaign Botches U.S. Map

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