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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Desperate refugees brave the sea to flee camps in Bangladesh

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This Week's lesson:

‘Our Power, Our Planet:’ Earth Day brings reminder of need to protect Earth from ourselves

Millions of students and adults around the world observed Earth Day last week with cleanups, tree plantings, rallies and other activities showing environmental consciousness. The observance each April 22 was started in 1970 by Americans who hope...

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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

⇒  Elementary (K-4)
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

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Florida investigates OpenAI, ChatGPT over fatal attack

Florida is investigating OpenAI’s ChatGPT artificial intelligence program in a mass shooting that left two dead and six others wounded at Florida State University last year. "The chatbot advised the shooter on what type of gun to use, on which ammo w...

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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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