Maps101 Blog – Technical Issues 2/8/2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by RB

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Google Zeitgeist 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RB

Its that time of year when Google produces its ‘Year in Review’ video, and we spend a couple of minutes remembering events that seemed so long ago but whose effects are still central to the daily lives of those who were affected by them. Many or all of these issues have been covered as they [...]

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Now available – Maps101 News Network and Free Demo Site

Posted on December 7, 2011 by RB

Maps101 Blog readers will have noticed a rather quieter blog than usual recently. That’s because we have been working on a new way to link our blog articles and Maps101 content. To make the most of the great resources within Maps101, many teachers in the Social Studies and Science arenas like to take real world, [...]

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http://www.maps101.com/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&id=15198

Posted on December 7, 2011 by RB

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The US Census – How, Why, and something cool for Maps101 Subscribers.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by RB

Check out this article by National Geographic on the US Census, what it is all about, how it is carried out and what it is used for. Then, look forward to an uber cool new feature coming to Maps101 very soon, that will give you an amazing view of the results.

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175 Years of Texas Independence!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by RB

Today we celebrate a special anniversary for the state of Texas!

On March second, 175 years ago, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas.

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On this Day – 2/11/1990 Nelson Mandela freed.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by RB

February 11th marks 21 years since Nelson Mandela was released from imprisonment in South Africa.

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Celebrate with your Frisbee.

Posted on January 20, 2011 by RB

This weekend we say happy birthday to the Frisbee!

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Christmas around the world Pt 4: Bolivia

Posted on December 14, 2010 by RB

Bolivia’s location in the Southern Hemisphere means that Christmas is a summer festival. Bolivia is a Christian country which shares many familiar traditions with the United States.

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Christmas around the globe Pt 2: Finland

Posted on December 3, 2010 by RB

The Christmas traditions of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Finland) have their roots in old Viking festivities, who would celebrate the winter solstice (December 21st). The Fins also celebrated an ‘end of harvest’ festival in November called Kekri, which was incorporated into the holiday season when Christianity arrived in the 12th Century.

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