Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year. When was Earth Overshoot Day in 1971? ...2022? And how has it changed over time?
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2021 Automobile Collisions with Deer in Massachusetts (USA), by month
When do deer get hit by cars in Massachusetts (USA), and how can the state help put a stop to this?
Hawaiian Native Bird Species: Hawaii has more endangered species than any other US State
Do you know someone named "Alexa"? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Share of the Population With Access to Clean Drinking Water (by location and income)
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Record High Temperature Set in Antarctica
In late March 2022, Antarctica experienced a heat wave. How concerning is this? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Human Causes of California Wildfires (2016)
What human behaviors caused wildfires in California in 2016? How can we stop future forest fires? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Koalas Clinging to a Tree: A Novel Way to Cool Off
Why do koala hug trees? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Materials Recycled in Pounds per Person per Day (US)
How much have Americans recycled over time? How do we measure that? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Tornadoes in Alabama, by Year
Why is the number of tornadoes increasing? How do we use statistics to look at trends? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Extreme Carbon Inequality: Percentage of CO2 Emissions by Income, Globally
Carbon emissions are fueling our climate crisis, and some people's lifestyles are disproportionately responsible. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Taiji Cove Hunting Season (Annual Slaughter of Dolphins)
Each year, hundreds of dolphins are killed and captured in Taiji, Japan. What has impacted the annual hunt? (Notice/wonder/feel/act, with resources to encourage activism) Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto & Climate Change
When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, and what does that tell us about climate change? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Don’t Waste Water
As more dollars were spent on e-cigarette advertising, e-cigarette use amongst teens rose dramatically. This double y-axis graph, that is both a bar and a line graph, reveals a disturbing trend. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Simon Gregg’s Devastating Slow Reveal
Simon Gregg engaged his grade 3 students with a story about an old man who likes to garden... and then used a #slowrevealgraph to turn it all on its head.
Monarch Butterfly Population
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Rhino Poaching in South Africa
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Environmental Impact of the Food You Waste
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