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A Plastic-Eating Robot Shark, Uniting to Save an Elephant and How Art Can Build a Better Brain.
Good morning, educators! We hope you had an amazing long weekend and enjoyed some warm, spring weather! We're bringing the sunshine this week thanks to the world's most positive news stories for you and your students. From a team of veterinarians uniting to save an elephant to a plastic-eating robot shark, this week's stories are nothing short of inspirational! But first...
Educators in πCanadaπ, we are amazed at the stories of kindness you've shared so far! From raising money for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria to building a garden for a more sustainable future, your students' acts of kindness are so inspiring! There's still time left to surprise your students with a delicious ice cream treat just for being amazing! Goodable is teaming up with Chapman's, Canada's favorite ice cream company, to bring extra cheer to your classroom! π¨
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How a Teenager Turned a Wasteland Into a Community Garden
A 15-year-old boy in Liverpool turned a garbage-filled street corner into a thriving community garden, thanks to a lot of hard work and dedication.πΊWATCH HIS INSPIRING STORY HERE
How Beavers Could Be the Secret Weapon in Fighting Climate Change
They're called "Nature's Engineers" for a reason! Learn how beavers, known for their ability to reshape the environment, can now play a vital role in mitigating the impacts of climate change.πΊWATCH THE INCREDIBLE STORY HERE
Here's How the Arts Can Build a Better Brain
Michael Kofi Esson found a creative solution to the challenges of learning science. Learn how he uses music and poetry to understand complex topics like the immune system.
Veterinarians From Around the World Unite to Save an Elephant
An elephant's life was hanging in the balance at a zoo in Pakistan until an incredible rescue mission by a team of veterinarians. Find out how they did it and what this 17-year-old elephant's future looks like in her new home.
This Plastic-Eating Robtic 'Shark' Is Devouring 22,000 Plastic Bottles a Day
A groundbreaking new technique could one day rid our environment of microplastics! Find out how sound waves could help make our world a cleaner and healthier place!πΊWATCH THIS AMAZING STORY HERE
Goodable Trivia Question of the WeekHow long can African Elephants live in the wild?A) 20B) 50C) 70D) 90Answer: C) 70. Males only reach their full size at 35-40 years - that's well over half their lifespan!
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