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Geography game: how well do you know the world?

Geography game: how well do you know the world? | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it
Play the Global development game: identify the world's countries and territories, rank them according to GDP then fingers at the ready for the picture round

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Ughhhhhh, this is addicting. Must stop playing. Must keep playing so I can beat JC.

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What's Happening in the world today and quizzes to test your understanding of all things geographic and historic
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Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic

Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it

“Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic Experiential learning is the process of making meaning from direct experience, i.e., “learning from experience.” Experiential learning is a more effective way to gaining understanding of materials...”


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Becky Roehrs's curator insight, July 25, 2015 9:39 PM
I love experiential education, that's how I learned to canoe and sea kayak
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How Ebola sped out of control

How Ebola sped out of control | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it
The story behind the failure of the world's health organizations to stop the Ebola disaster.
Bella The Non-Vampire's curator insight, January 12, 2015 10:18 AM

The development between MDCs and LDCs are very different in a lot of ways. The Ebola epidemic is handled in two different ways because of the levels of development in countries. in MDCs there is more of a health indutry and can cure sicknesses much faster than those countries of less development. 

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Kristin Mandsager San Bento's curator insight, April 9, 2015 2:29 PM

It was sad that it took over 4 months for there to be declared an epidemic.  I think if this hit in the US or Europe then things would have been taken care of a lot faster.  Out of sight, out of mind till one trickled in then another.  Then we got scared.  But Africa needs to get it together and create a better continent with healthcare systems that work.  The doctors over there said it looked medieval.  I believe that and can't even fathom how horrible it was.  

Molly McComb's curator insight, May 27, 2015 11:11 AM

Talking about the failure of WHO to stop the Ebola outbreak and how the low developed countries were so quickly affected by the disease. 

 

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Ebola Outbreak – FRONTLINE

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FRONTLINE reports from inside the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
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Crisis in the Crimea: The Showdown Between Ukraine and Russia

Crisis in the Crimea: The Showdown Between Ukraine and Russia | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it
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Inner turmoil

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Authoritative weekly newspaper focusing on international politics and business news and opinion.

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Hydraulic Fracking

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"Hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking', is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside."

 

Denise Pacheco's curator insight, December 17, 2013 3:37 PM

Hydrographic Turing puts people in  safety and health risks. Because the water is contaminated and because of the oil spills, blow outs, and fires. They put chemicals into the ground in order to make cracks in the earth to collect natural oil, but they use people's land in order to collect the oil. People are complaining about these industries because they now have to buy water every month instead of getting it from their sinks or wells. Not to mention some houses have already blew up or caught on favor thanks to hydro fracturing. They need to put a stop to this, at least do it on land that is not being used and far away from people.

Jacqueline Landry's curator insight, December 17, 2013 6:07 PM

The development of gas is important for energy but there are health and safety risks with cracking in neighborhoods. Quality of air and water is important for survival. Nature matters and people matter, they need to find a middle ground. 

Kuzi's curator insight, October 20, 2014 9:42 AM

The visual example explained the procses

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Google Lit Trips


Ann-Laure Liéval's curator insight, March 17, 2013 7:51 AM

Utiliser Google Earth pour cartographier l'itinéraire de personnages de fiction, afin de mêler géographie et littérature. 

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James Bond Travel Map

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Where in the world has 007 been in his 30 movies? 

 

If that's a question you've always wanted to know, then this set of maps was made just for you.

Tony Hall's curator insight, March 3, 2013 6:56 PM

James Bond is cool!

Ann-Laure Liéval's curator insight, March 6, 2013 2:41 PM

Mondialisation...

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Discovery and Exploration

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I have a longstanding obsession with J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit,' starting with the great 1977 animated film that captured my young imagination.  Hobbits are content to be intensely local and ignore the world beyond their neighborhood until Gandalf instills in Bilbo and subsequently Frodo to learn about the wider world.  I’ve always seen that as push for all of us to get to know more about the world, and to experience it first-hand.  Sometimes academic geography forgets the explorer component of geographic inquiry and discovery; it is these types geographic quotes from the movies and books that I wish to share.

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There have been five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. Now we’re facing a sixth.

There have been five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. Now we’re facing a sixth. | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it
An interview with New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert about her new book, "The Sixth Extinction."
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The danger of a single story

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Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
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Spoof on Agricultural Standards

Josune Erkizia's curator insight, March 5, 2014 2:49 AM

Very funny

Marie-Ann Roberts's curator insight, March 5, 2014 3:51 AM

Good for sessions on Animal Welfare and Farm Assurance.

Courtney Barrowman's curator insight, September 11, 2014 2:07 PM

unit 5

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The States of Our Union ... Are Not All Strong

The States of Our Union ... Are Not All Strong | Random Stuff and Current Events | Scoop.it

"On Tuesday, President Obama, if precedent holds, will declare that the state of America’s union is 'strong.' Is it?" 

 

Politico Magazine rounded up 14 different state rankings from reputable sources like the Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the FBI, and on important factors such as high school graduation rates, per capita income, life expectancy and crime rate. Then we averaged out each state’s 14 rankings to come up with a master list—atop which sits none other than New Hampshire. The approach isn’t scientific or comprehensive (we also hold no grudges against the State of Mississippi), but given that eight of the lowest-ranking states on our list overlap with the bottom 10 on his, maybe less has changed in the past 83 years than you’d think.

Cam E's curator insight, January 29, 2014 2:23 PM

It's no surprise to me that New Hampshire is the top, it's my favorite state after all! From its tax policies to its fireworks legality, all of it resonates with me! It's one of my top choices for states to move to, rural areas with mountains and forests rate at the top of my list, and this one has snow and skiing to boot! I'd love nothing more than to teach at a small school up in the high elevations once I get my Elementary Education degree.

Shiva Prakash's curator insight, February 3, 2014 11:20 PM

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Jess Deady's curator insight, April 16, 2014 1:29 PM

Determining how strong a state is is kind of ridiculous. Sure, you can look at the states per capita income and such, but really determining which states union is strongest is a whacky idea. This article has no scientific method research within and it and the idea of a never-changing society is just absurd.

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THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 18 Unique Hotels From Around the World

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Some travelers think that the place where you lay your head on the road is just that - a place to sleep, or change clothes. But there are some trips where the accommodations are the main attraction.
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Preparing 9th-graders for the APHG exam

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Map of Racists Tweets following Obama's re-election

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A map compiled by Floating Sheep shows the shocking demographics of racist 'hate tweets,' many of them collected from states that were won by Romney.

 

Not shocking, but still discouraging. 


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Jeff F's comment, November 11, 2012 3:31 PM
That band going through the deep south. It looks awfully famillar.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AUQ9LCi0BI8/UJs5XDWsD0I/AAAAAAAAb_g/fsOFBR_vkJs/s1600/2012-Election-Results-by-County-NYTimes_11.07.2012.JPG
Nicholas Rose's comment, November 27, 2012 4:59 PM
Well, I would like to say is that is a great President to this country and I don't think that it's a good idea for people to make racist remarks about Obama's re-election. Even though people the right to Freedom of Speech in this country but however, racism is against the law in the United States.
Nicholas Rose's comment, November 27, 2012 4:59 PM
I mean that Barack Obama is a great President to this country.
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Geography game: how well do you know the world?

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Play the Global development game: identify the world's countries and territories, rank them according to GDP then fingers at the ready for the picture round

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Geography Quiz Tournament

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Challenge your knowledge of Geography from around the world in our 'Where in the World?' Quiz Tournament. It's just £0.49 ($0.75) to enter with a cash prize of £30 ($45) up for grabs. Enter now if you think you know your stuff!

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