Language Map

Languages spoken in what is now the United States prior to European colonization.  Something to think about.

Here's an idea for a program combining geography, science, math, and writing.  After exploring local bird populations, work with students to find out where some local birds migrate (bring in math with the travel).  See if you can contact other school-age students in the birds' winter nesting grounds and write to those students about climate and culture.

Nike Sweat Shop Reality Check

A view of the lifestyle of ordinary Nike factory workers in Indonesia.  Theologist and activist Jim Keady argues that the circumstances are beneath human dignity.

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Economist Johan Norberg examines a Nike factory in Vietnam and focuses on the positive benefits of growth from globalization.

What matters day-to-day

Geography is all about the big picture of life on Earth.  Our everyday lives might seem quite disconnected from the whole of human experience, but take a closer look.  Each individual has an impact on the world around them.  Let's find out about the workings of the world so we can learn how to live better lives!