Learning Network: What’s going on in this graph?

Drought across the U.S.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 22, 2024 Dear Reader, In our weekly "What's Going On in This Graph?" activity, we share a different graph, map or chart from The New York Times and invite students to share what they notice and wonder about it. With our partners at the American Statistical Association, we host a live-moderated discussion about that graph most Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. On Thursdays, we publish additional background information on the graph, followed by a new graph for the coming week. Teachers tell us that this feature exposes students to a variety of graph types and concepts in math and statistics in a real-world context, and that it gives students a way in to analyze and understand the visual journalism produced by The New York Times. To learn more, take a look at the graph students will be discussing next, focused on the current drought across much of the United States, as well as our entire archive of graphs. Sincerely, The Learning Network RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Augustin Lignier Conversations With Journalists Let's Discuss: 'Our Rodent Selfies, Ourselves' What can two rats teach us about our addiction to social media? Read the article and post your comments and questions for Emily Anthes by Dec. 5. By The Learning Network What's Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 4, 2024 What do you notice and wonder about the severity of drought in the U.S.? By The Learning Network Meyer Liebowitz/The New York Times What's Going On in This Picture? | Dec. 2, 2024 Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see. By The Learning Network Film and Podcast Club Watch: 'Obon' What can the story of a Hiroshima survivor teach us about the horrors of nuclear weapons — and love, family and the human spirit? By The Learning Network Arif Ali/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Student News Quiz Weekly Student News Quiz: Republican Win, Obesity Report, Rhesus Monkeys Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle Brian Rea Contests Tiny Memoir Contest for Students: Write a 100-Word Personal Narrative We invite teenagers to tell a true story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words. Contest dates: Nov. 6 to Dec. 4, 2024. By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018