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Mapping the Human Journey
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.
Grades
6 - 12+
Subjects
Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Social Studies, World History, Storytelling
Contents
1 Video
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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 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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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.
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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 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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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.