Resources for Teachers and Students
Weekly Lessons (updated every Monday)
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
Volcanic eruption rocks Canary Islands
Arizona recount shows Biden won, but claims of ‘stolen election’ continue
A Republican-backed recount in Maricopa County, Ariz., found that President Joe Biden won the state’s largest county in 2020 by even more votes than the certified results. Biden won Arizona by roughly 10,500 votes, making his victory of about 45,0...
Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics
Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife. But by studying the way a manta ray feeds on plankton, scientists have designing a filtration system that captures the tiny f...
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This week's word in the news: STAUNCH
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Although Grassley has remained a staunch conservative, he at times disagreed with former Republican President Donald Trump.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald -- 09/27/2021
CREATE YOUR OWN VOCABULARY QUIZ
⇒ Elementary School
⇒ Middle School
⇒ High School
Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
⇒ Elementary (K-4)⇒ Middle (5-8)
⇒ Secondary (9-12)