Springtime: It’s for the Birds
It’s officially springtime, and after thinking of plants and blooms, our thoughts turn to our feathered friends returning from warmer climes. Ask your students if they’ve noticed more birds lately. Research bird migration patterns in your area and take...
Spring Has Sprung
Today, on the first day of Spring, we want to share maps of springtime. What better way to map the spring than to follow the planting maps? Here in Texas, we’ve had some lovely spring interludes already. What’s it like today where you are? If you...
Understanding Daylight Savings Time
It’s that time again! This last weekend, most of us “sprung forward” with Daylight Savings Time. This year we’ve compiled a collection of DST resources for your classroom. Daylight Saving Time – A Historical and Practical Guide (a larger...
A Month of Women’s History Maps & Resources
Not only is it International Women’s Day, it is also Women’s History Month. To celebrate women, we’re sharing two mega resources: Google’s stream of Women’s Rights maps and the official U.S. Women’s History Site. With literally...