Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
Jordan’s king signals end to royal family feud
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
⇒ Elementary (K-4)
Record surge of children crossing U.S. border poses big test for President Biden
You've likely seen heart-wrenching coverage of migrant youngsters streaming across the Mexican border into Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California. Now wrap your brain around these astonishing numbers: In March, the U.S. government picked up n...
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Ash fell like snow on Caribbean island after eruptions
There has been another "explosive event" at a volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent, with power outages and water supplies cut off. The La Soufrière volcano first erupted on Friday, blanketing the island in a layer of ash and forcing some 16,...
Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
This week's word in the news: EXCESSIVE
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Officers who use excessive force will face additional criminal penalties, including up to 10 years in prison.
The Baltimore Sun -- 04/12/2021
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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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