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See How Sea-Level Rise Might Drown Some Cities

ENVIRONMENT A new map from Climate Central shows how water will flow into hundreds of U.S. cities under the best and worst global warming scenarios. (Wired) Watch our video to better understand sea level rise, and why polar ice caps matter to tropical coasts. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The intriguing and terrifying scenarios … Continue reading See How Sea-Level Rise Might Drown Some Cities

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‘Banned Books Week’ Champions Challenged Literature

UNITED STATES Upwards of 11,300 books have been challenged for content that some consider to be offensive, according to the American Library Association. Books featuring teen Native Americans, on-the-run alien lovers, gay penguins, and middle-school theater geeks topped the latest list. (CNN) Have you read any of this year’s most-challenged books? Take our polls and tell us about it! Teachers, scroll down for a quick … Continue reading ‘Banned Books Week’ Champions Challenged Literature

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How are Latinos Changing Catholic Communities in the U.S.?

UNITED STATES The Latino influence on U.S. Catholic Church is a backdrop for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. (Los Angeles Times) Asses the religious landscape of the U.S. with MapMaker Interactive’s “Major Religions” layer. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Read through the L.A. Times article and take a look at the … Continue reading How are Latinos Changing Catholic Communities in the U.S.?

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Watch Western Wildfires Burn After Years of Drought

ENVIRONMENT Fires raging across the American West have set records for size and property damage, badly stretched firefighting resources, and cost the lives of three firefighters. (Nat Geo News) Watch our video to see how fires are fought from land, sea, and air. Discussion Ideas According to Nat Geo News, what three major factors have contributed to 2015’s devastating fire season? Drought. California and the … Continue reading Watch Western Wildfires Burn After Years of Drought

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The United Slang of America

UNITED STATES If every state had an official slang word or phrase, what would it be? (Slate) Use our outline map to make your own slang map! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Do you agree with Slate’s choice for your state’s “official” slang word? Why or why not? What others would you suggest? Slate … Continue reading The United Slang of America

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