March 2002
Super Crocodile
Mars
Sneakers
April-May 2002
Chincoteague Ponies
King Tut’s Mummy
The American Flag
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Back Issues: See our Archive.
January-February 2002
Get background notes, discussion questions, a ready-to-copy review page, and more. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic for Kids. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
JUMPING INTO SCIENCE (Pages 4-9)
Quick Flick: The Olympics
Journey into Olympic history through this cool cartoon.
Salt Lake City 2002
Check out the official website for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Ski Jumping Central
Follow news about the sport and explore a variety of links.
International Ski Federation
Get results from skiing competitions and learn about champion athletes.
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PUTTING WOMEN IN THE PICTURE (Pages 10-13)
Washington Post: Game Face
This online gallery includes 24 photos along with quotations from female athletes.
100 Greatest Female Athletes
Sports Illustrated for Women lists women sports stars of the 20th century. Each athlete gets a profile.
Game Face
See photographs of female athletes in action, learn where to see the “Game Face” exhibition, and more.
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MEET THE PARENTS (Pages 14-17)
Creature Feature: Emperor Penguins
Watch emperor penguins on video, dive into fun facts about them, and find a cool postcard to send.
The Penguin Page: Emperor
Chill out with images, sounds, and video. Or get an overview of emperor penguins.
Sea World/Busch Gardens
Visit "the world’s only successful emperor penguin breeding colony outside the bird’s native home of Antarctica." (Check out their penguin profile too.)
PBS: Animal Super-Dads
Meet other faithful fathers, from deer mice to water bugs.
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FANTASTIC FOREST (Online Adventure)
Explore the Fantastic Forest
Keep your eyes open as you walk into the woods! How many creatures and features can you spot?
Scavenger Hunt
Challenge your students to find animals and plants that live in forest habitats.
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ESSAY CONTESTS
Cool Paragraphs (New!)
In honor of the Winter Olympics, we’re asking students to draft paragraphs about their favorite winter activities. Deadline: February 28, 2002.
We Love Our Town! (Winners)
Students submitted essays on what makes their hometown special. These are the winners.
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PRESIDENTS’ DAY (February 18, 2002)
Lesson Plan: Where Were the U.S. Presidents Born?
This standards-based activity teaches students to map presidential birthplaces and look for patterns.
Inside the White House
Whimsical yet informative, this interactive feature allows students (or their teacher!) to move into the Oval Office.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH (February)
The Underground Railroad
Experience the hard, perilous journey to freedom by making a virtual escape from slavery.
African-American Cowboys
"Are there really black cowboys?" someone asked photographer Ron Tarver. His portfolio replies with a resounding "Yes!"
ZipUSA: Harlem, New York
Explore the "capital of black America" with a National Geographic writer and photographer.
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RESOURCES
SuperCroc
Come and face-to-face with an ancient giant that lived with dinosaurs—and ate them.
BrainPOP: Anthrax
Preview this kid-friendly overview of the disease.
Forest Resources
Download two color posters that explain the importance of saving our forest resources. Students will learn about the life span of a pine tree and discover the treasures that our forests contain.
NASA: Student Involvement Program
NSIP's exciting competitions for K-12 students link directly to NASA missions. Find out how your students can participate.
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