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Mapping the Green Book
Mapping the Green Book
National Geographic Grantee Candacy Taylor is working to show the importance of the "Green Book" to the next generation. Find out how Candacy Taylor is doing this, and why it is important to keep these historic sites alive.
Grades
6 - 12+
Subjects
Social Studies, Civics, U.S. History, Storytelling, Filmmaking, Photography
Contents
1 Video
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
National Geographic resources support the teaching of geographic thinking, science, culture, mapping, exploration, and storytelling. This collection contains resources to provide learners with background knowledge as they explore issues related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Topics include: cultural identity and diversity; increasing diversity in the geographic and scientific professions; boundary crossings in science, immigration, genetics; linguistic diversity, mapmaking, and others. For resources to support more specific discussions about race, racism, or anti-racism, we recommend the web portal at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture: Talking About Race
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Black History Month
Celebrate the achievements of African Americans past and present during Black History Month. This collection of resources includes features of prominent figures such as President Barack Obama and war heroine Mary Seacole. Read about part of Indiana's leg of the underground railroad, which many enslaved people used to run to freedom. Explore hands-on activities, maps, and more that will give students of all backgrounds new perspectives on this important part of American culture.
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Mapping the Stories of Our Planet
“Hasn’t the world already been mapped?” Not true! Especially if you ask National Geographic cartographer Debbie Gibbons. We are constantly finding new places and exploring new territory. What we map is constantly changing. You can map populations, transportation systems, forest coverage, and more. With more than 30 years of map making under her belt, join Debbie to discover just what exactly what goes into making maps at National Geographic.
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Mapping the Human Journey
See how National Geographic teamed up with Jeff Blossom and Paul Salopek to create a map that mirrors some of our ancestors' route from Africa to the southern tip of South America.
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Mapping Change at the Roof of the World
National Geographic Geographer Alex Tait embarked on a journey to Mount Everest to collect data on the melting ice in the mountain range. Alex Tait and his team hope to provide a safer path to those who live around the mountain and a better understanding of how climate change is affecting their everyday life.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
National Geographic resources support the teaching of geographic thinking, science, culture, mapping, exploration, and storytelling. This collection contains resources to provide learners with background knowledge as they explore issues related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Topics include: cultural identity and diversity; increasing diversity in the geographic and scientific professions; boundary crossings in science, immigration, genetics; linguistic diversity, mapmaking, and others. For resources to support more specific discussions about race, racism, or anti-racism, we recommend the web portal at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture: Talking About Race
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Black History Month
Celebrate the achievements of African Americans past and present during Black History Month. This collection of resources includes features of prominent figures such as President Barack Obama and war heroine Mary Seacole. Read about part of Indiana's leg of the underground railroad, which many enslaved people used to run to freedom. Explore hands-on activities, maps, and more that will give students of all backgrounds new perspectives on this important part of American culture.
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Mapping the Stories of Our Planet
“Hasn’t the world already been mapped?” Not true! Especially if you ask National Geographic cartographer Debbie Gibbons. We are constantly finding new places and exploring new territory. What we map is constantly changing. You can map populations, transportation systems, forest coverage, and more. With more than 30 years of map making under her belt, join Debbie to discover just what exactly what goes into making maps at National Geographic.
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Mapping the Human Journey
See how National Geographic teamed up with Jeff Blossom and Paul Salopek to create a map that mirrors some of our ancestors' route from Africa to the southern tip of South America.
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Mapping Change at the Roof of the World
National Geographic Geographer Alex Tait embarked on a journey to Mount Everest to collect data on the melting ice in the mountain range. Alex Tait and his team hope to provide a safer path to those who live around the mountain and a better understanding of how climate change is affecting their everyday life.