Today is World Population Day. Today we need to think for a bit on how the rise in population is effecting the earth and how we plan to provide for the masses. We need to consider what changes we need to make now, so that we don’t overpopulate it.
Learn more about World Population Day.
I tried to find an amazing lens that addresses these issues, but could not find anything that fully satisfied me. So instead, I’d like to introduce a great lens that takes a look at the world population and breaks it down so you can gain a better perspective on its composition. Are any of the statistics surprising to you? If The World Were A Village of 1000 People… by lisadh
Photo by Markusram used by permission CC 2.0
Feb21
February 21, 2010 is International Mother Language Day celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It is an annual day that was proclaimed by the UN in 1999, because “languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage”.
Raising Multilingual Children – Advantages & Disadvantages
Feb13
After Last night, Vancouver kicked off the 2010 Winter Olympics with the opening ceremonies. Today is the first day of events.
I always love watching the Olympics. I very rarely watch sports at any other time. There is just something about the Olympics that brings out my sense of national pride, and gives the me completely unfounded belief that I have the credentials to judge figure skating.
For a complete overview of what to expect, visit Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010 – The Complete Guide by jeffryv.
November 15-21 is Geography Awareness Week. Maps have come a long way, baby! They are no longer just in an atlas at the library or a hard-to-fold sheet in your glove compartment. Maps are everywhere. With GPS systems, satellite systems, and the internet, maps more accessible than ever, and people are using them in amazing new ways.
Teach your children about geography, maps, and the world around them with these ideas from two amazing lensmasters:
Salt Dough Maps by Jimmie
Homeschool Fun – Learning Geography by Pukeko
(Photo by Marxchivist)
