Learning Activities

Puerto Rico

The geometry of a plaza in Puerto Rico brings 500 years of history to life.

Norway | Svalbard

In the icy Arctic, humans learn to adapt to life among powerful polar bears.

Colombia | Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest and most biodiverse region.

Colombia | Turmequé

With gunpowder required to play, the national sport of Colombia explodes in fun.

Pakistan | Wagah Border Post

A military ritual happens daily on the border between Pakistan and India.

Cuba

A large number of classic cars from the US shows the resourcefulness of Cubans.

Maldives

Aerial view of Malé city island in the Maldives surrounded by deep blue ocean, turquoise lagoon water and distant coral reef Climate change has forced land reclamation projects that harm marine ecosystems.

Tanzania

Group of zebras standing together in tall grass on an African plain with distant hills behind them Massive wildlife migrations in the Serengeti are closely studied by scientists.

Morocco

Brown goat resting in the branches of a leafy tree overlooking bright blue water in a sunny outdoor setting Goats climb trees in search of Argan fruit. The leftovers become profitable oil.

Australia | Perth

Two rabbits standing on reddish dirt among dry leaves, grasses and scrub vegetation in dappled sunlight Australia has built cross-country fences to control overpopulation of rabbits.

Costa Rica | Ujarrás

The magical ruins of a countryside church suggest it has a mysterious past.

Guatemala | Santa Avelina

Families grow plenty of food for themselves and their neighbors in home gardens.

Finland | Lake Inari

Reindeer pull skiers in races that provide cool entertainment during the winter.

Indonesia | Adonara | Marriage

A marriage tradition on this island is a gift of antique elephant tusks.

Spain | Segovia

View along an ancient stone aqueduct with repeating arches overlooking a historic city and surrounding landscape An ancient Roman aqueduct transported water to this town. Now it brings history.

Canada | Quebec | Poutine

A combination of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy creates a delicious dish.

United States | Alaska

Team of Siberian husky sled dogs running through snow with blue harnesses during a winter dog sledding race The Iditarod is an epic competition where teams of dogs race across icy terrain.

Bangladesh | Chittagong

Breaking up large ships for recycling and resale is a dangerous job for workers.

United Arab Emirates

Burj Khalifa skyscraper in downtown Dubai surrounded by luxury towers and waterfront architecture on a sunny day The world's tallest building has much more to recommend it than just height.

India | Ghaziabad

Going on a picnic with your friends turns into an adventure when tigers show up.

United States | Michigan

Small round game pieces rest inside a wooden bowl Kwezage’win is a ceremonial Native American dice game played by women.

Japan

Aerial view of rice field art depicting a large illustrated character in shades of green crops beside a road A town in Japan transformed its rice fields into large-scale artistic canvases.

India | Kolkata

Steam rising from a stained metal teapot and large cooking pot on a stove as tea is poured into boiling liquid All those shards of clay in the street come from people drinking their chai.

Canada | Ontario

Curling players sweeping the ice in front of granite stones during a game on an indoor rink Curling is popular both as a winter sport on ice and as a social occasion.
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