Geography as Destiny - Coming Soon from izzit.org!

Why were the Aztec no match for the Spanish? Did geography of the cultures play a part?

Can geography influence the success (or failure) of a culture? Some scholars think it can. Explore this concept with a look at the Aztec and Spanish and the battle for Tenochtitlan.

Help your students understand that geography is about far more than just locating places on a map. Watch the trailer now!

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8/28/2017: Solar Eclipses Baffle, Captivate Humans Throughout History - 'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs

Today's Article: Solar Eclipses Baffle, Captivate Humans Throughout History
From: UPI
Readability Score: 10.4

While modern humans understand the moon has passed between the sun and Earth, temporarily blocking out the sun, that has not always been the case and the momentary darkness has garnered a wide range of reactions throughout history.

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Today's Alternate Article: 'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs
Readability Score: 7.5

As a new parent, Jack Gilbert got a lot of different advice on how to properly look after his child: when to give him antibiotics or how often he should sterilize his pacifier, for example.

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1/31/2017: Human-Pig 'Chimera Embryos' Detailed - Hacking Plants for the Future

Today's Article: Human-Pig 'Chimera Embryos' Detailed
From: BBC
Readability Score: 11.4

It is the first proof chimeras - named after the mythical lion-goat-serpent monster - can be made by combining material from humans and animals.

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Today's Alternate Article: Hacking Plants for the Future
Readability Score: 8.9

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11/28/2016: Stephen Hawking Just Gave Humanity a Due Date for Finding Another Planet - Officers Buy Bike for Teen Who Walked Hours to Work

Today's Article: Stephen Hawking Just Gave Humanity a Due Date for Finding Another Planet
From: Washington Post
Readability Score: 13.6

We have 1,000 years.

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Today's Alternate Article: Officers Buy Bike for Teen Who Walked Hours to Work
Readability Score: 7.7

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10/18/2016: Sandy Hook: Judge Dismisses Families' Lawsuit Against Gunmaker - What’s the Longest Humans Can Live? 115 Years, New Study Says

Today's Article: Sandy Hook: Judge Dismisses Families' Lawsuit Against Gunmaker
From: CNN
Readability Score: 12.4

The law prohibits lawsuits against gun manufacturers and distributors if their firearms were used in the commission of a criminal act.

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Today's Alternate Article: What’s the Longest Humans Can Live? 115 Years, New Study Says
Readability Score: 7.8

Enter our Bulletin Board Battle to win a big treat! Visit our Facebook and Twitter feeds for details.

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1/13/2016: Scientists Debate How Far To Go In Editing Human Genes - A 'No-Nonsense' Classroom Where Teachers Don't Say 'Please'

Today's Article: Scientists Debate How Far To Go In Editing Human Genes (12.2)
From: NPR

Notably, the organizers didn't rule out the possibility that gene editing someday could be used to create humans...

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Today's Alternate Article: A 'No-Nonsense' Classroom Where Teachers Don't Say 'Please' (8.9)

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We have a POGO (Pick one, get one) special for this month! -Eminent Domain and Who Owns What? Click here to learn more.

12/09/2015: Grandkids Could Be One Reason Humans Live Long Lives - Girl Voted 'Ugliest' at School Strikes Back at Bullies

Today's Article: Grandkids Could Be One Reason Humans Live Long Lives (11.2)
From: NPR

It very well could be that sound, active grandparents earn their evolutionary keep by helping their descendants survive...

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Today's Alternate Article: Girl Voted ‘Ugliest’ at School Strikes Back at Bullies (7.7)

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From Dec 7 - Dec 18, we're giving away a different DVD title each day! You can collect all 12!