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

This Week's lesson:
NATO member Romania says a Russian drone hit an apartment building

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This Week's lesson:

How to enjoy summer break safely at beaches, trails, pools and on the road if you drive

Summer is a glorious time to relax, explore and have fun, but outdoor activities can have dangers. Staying safe is just as important as having a good time, so here's a roundup of tips on being smart, prepared and prudent during the vacation sea...

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

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Science Audio webcasts: An exclusive partnership with Pulse of the Planet, updated daily with two-minute sound portraits of Planet Earth. Tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide, blending interviews with extraordinary natural sounds.

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Rocket blast threatens NASA moon missions

The massive explosion last week of a rocket on a Florida launch pad has apparently blown a big hole in NASA’s plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2028. The space agency’s Artemis program depends on rockets and spacecraft built by two of the world...

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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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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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