On This #ChristmasEve2021

 

Please enjoy this curated selection from our co-founders' Spotify collection as we wish all a joyous holiday season:

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): On Drugs in Our World (Courtesy the Visual Capitalist)

We present a snapshot of the State of Drugs in our World courtesy the team at the Visual Capitalist:

#OutsiderVibes (Special Year-End Edition): Please Enjoy The Great Escape

As we wind down the year, please enjoy the Great Escape.

Notations On Our World (Special Weekly Edition): Cee-Roo - Feel The Sounds of China

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): Remembering......

 

The first Bells of Peace ceremony at the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC was held on November 11, 2021. The ringing of the ship's bell 21 times was followed by the playing of Taps by three buglers in succession, echoing through the Memorial grounds. Other activities at the Memorial on Veterans Day included wreath layings by the Embassy of Serbia and the 82nd Airborne Division. The Doughboy Foundation supports the playing of Taps at 5:00 p.m. daily at the National World War I Memorial. (Photo by Bruce Guthrie)

View of the Week (Weekly Edition): On Our World Courtesy The Visual Capitalist

 

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Sunday Digest: Last Week's Infographics

Here are all the new infographics from last week in one easy place!

The World Population Pyramid (1950-2100)

The world is in the midst of a demographic transition. Here's how the world population pyramid will change as we close in on the year 2100.

Visualizing the Accumulation of Human-Made Mass on Earth

The amount of human-made (or anthropogenic) mass, has now exceeded the weight of all life on Earth, including humans, animals, and plants.

Population Boom: How We Got to Nearly 8 Billion People

In the next year, humanity is set to pass the 8 billion person milestone. These charts and maps put global population growth into context.

The Decline of U.S. Car Production

U.S. car production has been in a long-term downward trend since the 1970s. We examine some of the factors driving this trend.

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How Has Car Safety Improved Over 60 Years?

Seatbelts first became mandatory in the U.S. in 1968. Since then, new technologies have greatly reduced road fatalities.

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Visualizing Global Per Capita CO2 Emissions

33.6 Gt of CO2 was emitted across the world in 2019. Here we visualize the global per capita CO2 emissions by country and region.

SPONSORED  The History of Cannabis Prohibition in the U.S.

Cannabis is federally illegal in the U.S., but it wasn't always that way. Here's a look at the timeline of cannabis prohibition in the U.S.

Draining the World's Oceans to Visualize Earth's Surface

Over two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by water and hidden from sight. This animation drains the world’s oceans to reveal the bottom.

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Notations From the Grid (Special M-End Edition): The Untold History of the United States - Prequel Episode

On This #Thanksgiving2021 here in the United States

 

#OutsiderVibes (Weekly Edition): Thirteen Days

On this Thanksgiving 2021 Week here in the United States, we present a window into history as we wish all in the United States a joyous thanksgiving. 

Notations From the Grid (Special Edition): On Teaching Excellence

 As  part of our commitment to bring thoughts & ideas, please enjoy the following courtesy Kappa Delta Pi: 

The Kappa Delta Pi Record, a journal published in partnership with Taylor & Francis, brings you articles on national and international issues related to policy, practical articles on theory-based instructional methods, original research reports, and evidence-based commentaries. The KDP Record is included in your membership to Kappa Delta Pi. Here are some fresh takes on topics of interest from the October 2021 issue.     Body Language Signals, Social Class, and Implicit Bias Markers of social class are communicated and interpreted through a diverse set of social practices. With the strategies presented in this article, teachers can recognize the signals of social class and work to interrupt implicit bias. Read the lead author's blog here. Read More   Responding Well to Student Homelessness Though the number of American students who are homeless has surged, identifying them and providing the assistance they need is difficult. The author of this article explores the problem and offers strategies and resources for educators. Read More   Curriculum Connections: Learning to Count in Different Cultures Culture and language play important roles in counting techniques, affecting how students learn math around the globe. Read More