It is one in a series of World Cultures and Geography lessons intended to promote geographic thinking by using maps and spatial patterns to acquire, understand and communicate information.

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Dec 4, 2025 · Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the …

The Slingshot Challenge, supported by the National Geographic Society and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, is a platform where 13-18 year olds can voice their ideas about the future of …

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Students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the New York region and identify how elevation influenced the development of trade, trade routes, and the growth of cities in that …

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Oct 28, 2025 · Climate change is radically redefining the geography, biodiversity, and political units of the Arctic. The extent of sea ice in the Arctic is shrinking. The 21st century has marked …

Oct 28, 2025 · Subjects Biology, Ecology, Geography, Physical Geography Photograph Aurora Borealis in Dikson The aurora borealis light the sky in Dikson, Russia above the cultural center …

Jun 4, 2025 · Subjects Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geology, Geography, Physical Geography Photograph Dune Tour Guide A local tour guide, from a nomadic community …