2 . Four Geographic Websites

There are all kinds of New Jersey maps from the 18th century to the present — many show state and town boundaries or geological features, and additional features include schools, highways, and railroads. “The Changing Landscape of New Jersey” also provides a series of maps of each county, with links to local historical societies as well as student research tips.

Created by Glenn A. Richard of the Mineral Physics Institute at Stony Brook University, this section serves as an introduction to Google Earth in education. He outlines potential uses for students and teachers, shows how to get started, provides a user guide, and offers examples. This section is part of Starting Point — Teaching Entry Level Geoscience from the Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College.

The LHG World Factbook provides limited commentary but a wealth of statistics and information on geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issues of 266 “world entities (实体)”. It offers maps of major world regions, Flags of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map. The Factbook is a great starting point for gathering general information about individual countries.

Created by Brian Welch, Department of Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College, in Northfield, MN, this section serves as an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Education. There are also Teaching with Google Earth and Teaching with GPS. This section is part of Starting Point—Teaching Entry Level Geoscience.

3 . Alaska has much to offer travelers in the winter months. Even better, hotel rates can run half what they do in summer, making Alaska an affordable vacation destination.

Northern Lights Viewing

Witness one of the most spectacular lights shows around when you make time for Alaska in the winter months. Book a photography workshop or snowmobile tour in Fairbanks for excellent aurora (极光) viewing. Alternatively, head to Denali National Park for a stay at the five-room boutique hotel. Sheldon Chalet. Enjoy heli-skiing and snowshoeing by day followed by entrancing aurora viewing by night.

Alaska Railroad

In winter, book a trip on the Aurora Winter Train for a bucket list-worthy adventure into Alaska’s snow-covered backcountry, Ride the train all the way from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Or, get off the train along the way in Talkeetna for cross-country skiing and a berry delicious pie-making class at Talkeetna Roadhouse.

Wintry Zoo Animals

The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage is a true delight in winter. That’s when you can see the state’s native animals, like bears, moose and wolves, in their natural winter habitat. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Alaska Zoo boasts up-close views and interactions with more than 100 animals, Say hello to the zoo’s newest resident, Cranbeary, a 17-year-old polar bear that relocated from Denver last year.

Snowshoe Tours

Trekking through knee-deep fluffy snow in snowshoes can be loads of fun. Try your skills on a guided snowshoe tour in Fairbanks with Leaf Out Nature Guides. Led by expert biologists, the outfitter runs two-hour snowshoe tours. Guests venture into the boreal forest of Alaska’s interior. keeping a keen eye open to spot wildlife, like snowshoe hares, caribou and flying squirrels. Snowshoers are treated to expert knowledge on animal tracks. how animals survive in the harsh winter and how local plants are used.

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6 . Looking for a way to arouse your inner competitive side and relax in some delightful bites? Look no further than Hong Kong’s top board game cafes.

Sweet &Fun Café

Cafe-style board game spot, Sweet &Fun Cafe, is perfect for getting competitive and comfortable in their booth-style seating. With no cover charge (服务费), you can support this awesome place by ordering from their food and drinks menu.Every month they add about 3 — 4 new board games to their wide collection, so you can keep coming back to try something new. They also provide free Wi-Fi.

Jolly Thinkers

Jolly Thinkers gives you access to both English and Chinese games. If you find a new favorite,you can always purchase the game from the retail store so that you can bring the fun home! Reservation is recommended to make sure that your fun won’t be spoiled due to lack of enough seats.

808 Board Game

Learn the rules and the strategies for all the games you’ve ever wanted to play at 808 Board Game.With thousands of games to choose from plus dedicated staff available to teach you, no game is off limits. Recently their games have taken on a focus on more Chinese cultural games. Although they don’t provide food, you are welcome to order your own takeaway to bring into their space.

Capstone Boardgame Café

Conveniently located in Causeway Bay, Capstone Board game Cafe allows you to play games at their venue, and offers you a chance to bring all your new favorites home. A large range of games make it suitable for kids, teens, and grownups. Become a member and make new friends while you compete to win!

7 . Nike x Corteix | “Rules the World”

The crazy and surreal ad described a world where the launch was canceled: stock markets crash, people fight on the streets, and a newborn baby cries—calming down only when the shoe drops into their crib. The buzz-worthy film was an original take on fashion marketing while creating a joyful portrait of British street culture,

Taco Bell | “See You Next Tuesday” by The Or

“See you next Tuesday” typically has a vulgar(粗俗)implication. But Taco Bell U. K put a positive change on the phrase’s meaning by applying it across an eye-catching billboard and inviting the British public to enjoy its Taco Tuesday promotion, offering a taco and drink combo for £2. The campaign demonstrated the brand’s signature cheekiness while tapping into British humor to bring a smile to the nation.

Teleflora | “The Hardest Part” by The Wonderful Agency

Teleflora’s campaign for Mother’s Day started with a seconds-long piece of user generated content—a mom sending her kid off to school and, when he’s out of sight, breaking down in tears. It celebrates the bonds between mothers and their children, but turns the focus to the bittersweet feeling of losing the parental control. “It’s a human truth we thought advertising hadn’t touched on before,” said Danielle Mason, vice president of marketing at the brand.

Ikea | “Monsters Not Included” by Ogilvy

During the season, children might see spirit around every corner. Ikea reassured kids of all ages that there was nothing to be afraid of, with ads showing dark spaces beneath beds or other furniture where monsters might be hiding. However, the brand’s clever tag-line explained that monsters were not included and wished consumers a Happy Halloween.

8 . In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There’s so much more to see in one of the world’s greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris.

Louis Vuitton Foundation

The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs€16.

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am-6:00 pm (closed Sundays)

Paris Museum of Modern Art

The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks.

Hours: Tues—Sun, 10:00 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)

Musée National Picasso-Paris

The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs€14.

Hours: Tues—Fri,10:00 am—6:30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9:30 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)

Musée Marmottan Monet

Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet’s famous donation of his father’s remaining works of art. Admissions will run you from€9 to€14.

Hours: Tues—Sun,10:00 am—6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays).

10 . Best Language Learning Apps of 2024

Duolingo

Duolingo encourages you to make a habit of practicing with a reward system and a social component. You’ll receive between one and five Lingots of app currency for each day in which you meet your set goal, with which you can buy fun decorations in the store. Meanwhile, the in-app social network encourages you to invite your friends to the app and compare scores to see who studies the hardest.

Busuu

It is user-friendly and offers flexibility in the choice of the courses. You get to pick where you’d like to begin in the course. The app teaches you vocabulary words and phrases, presenting them both on their own and within sentences. As you progress through the levels, it also evaluates your knowledge through quizzes to ensure you’re learning effectively.

Memrise

Memrise is unique in how it teaches new words and phrases. It integrates words into sentences alongside words that sound similar in your language, which makes it easier to remember. You might also come across multiple images with familiar objects overlaid with foreign words, helping you make stronger connections.

Rosetta Stone

There are dozens of common phrases that are spoken aloud in the language you want to learn, and you have to repeat the words back to practice your pronunciation. One highlight is that it can skip forward to any lesson or let you follow through from beginning to end. There’s also a phrasebook (常用语手册) with basic words and words related to restaurants, hotels, and getting around-all very useful for someone traveling.