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What You Need to Know about the National Monument ‘Rethink’

POLITICS President Trump on Wednesday ordered the Interior Department to review the size and scope of some national monuments larger than 100,000 acres created since 1996. (Nat Geo News) Use today’s MapMaker Interactive map to explore your public lands under review. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas President Donald Trump … Continue reading What You Need to Know about the National Monument ‘Rethink’

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What’s at Stake in Proposed Cuts to the EPA?

POLITICS What is at stake as Congress considers the EPA budget? Far more than climate change. (New York Times) Use the EPA’s EJSCREEN tool to see how the EPA is working in your neighborhood. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The NY Times article outlines proposed cuts to the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency. … Continue reading What’s at Stake in Proposed Cuts to the EPA?

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What is the Gibraltar Dispute?

POLITICS Why have tensions risen over Gibraltar and why is it important? (BBC) Customize your own map of this disputed territory here. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas The tiny territory (6.5 kilometers, or 2.5 square miles) of Gibraltar is suddenly dominating world news headlines. Where is Gibraltar? Gibraltar is a British overseas … Continue reading What is the Gibraltar Dispute?

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Why Are There So Many Conflicts in Mountainous Regions?

GEOGRAPHY Mountains stand as a symbol of both solidarity and isolation. This is particularly true for the various rebel groups and militias that have used rugged terrain to resist central governing authorities. (World Policy Blog) Where have mountain ranges helped define ongoing political conflicts? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Take a look at … Continue reading Why Are There So Many Conflicts in Mountainous Regions?

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How to Use a Monument to Build a Legacy

WORLD The Great Zimbabwe has long been one of Africa’s fiercest archaeological battlegrounds. How have current and former leaders used the monument as a symbol of power? (New York Times) Where is Great Zimbabwe? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple locator map. Discussion Ideas The great article from the New York Times discusses how political leaders have used … Continue reading How to Use a Monument to Build a Legacy

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