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As a teacher, you answer questions all day. For a change, we thought we'd answer some of your questions.
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Q. What is National Geographic Explorer?
A. National Geographic Explorer is a classroom magazine for grades 2-6. Each 24-page issue explores curriculum-based topics in science and social studies.
Q. What are the Pioneer and Pathfinder Editions?
A. National Geographic Explorer is available in two editions. The Pathfinder Edition is written at the fourth- to sixth-grade reading level. The Pioneer Edition is written at the second- to third-grade reading level. Both editions look alike, and they feature the same great topics, maps, photographs, charts, and diagrams. You can combine both editions for differentiated instruction.
Q. How often is National Geographic Explorer published?
A. There are seven issues for each school year: September, October, November-December, January-February, March, April, and May. We developed this schedule after extensive discussions with teachers.
Q. How might I use National Geographic Explorer in my classroom?
A. The magazine provides engaging, standards-based material that can help you teach three core subjects: nonfiction literacy, science, and social studies. Each issue comes with an eight-page Teacher's Guide containing background information, discussion questions, additional resources, reproducible work sheets, and a planning grid.
Nonfiction Literacy
* Feature articles cover topics in depth.
* Discussion questions encourage students to think analytically.
* Wordwise glossaries for each feature article build vocabulary.
* Reading Tools work sheets provide graphic organizers and othe comprehension aids.
* Writing Workshops teach students how to produce different types of nonfiction.
* Time lines and diagrams help students understand sequences.
Science
* Hands-on Science experiments develop inquiry skills.
* Illustrations and labels help students learn key scientific concepts and terms.
Social Studies
* Maps enrich students' understanding of places, regions, and other key geography themes.
* Time lines make history vivid and logical.
Q. What is the magazine's reading level?
A. The Pathfinder Edition is written at the fourth- to sixth-grade reading level. The Pioneer Edition is written at the second- to third-grade reading level. Both editions look alike and cover the same topics.
Q. How does the online edition differ from the print magazine?
A. Our website aims to complement and extend each issue of the print magazine. Toward that end, we create a quiz game tied to an article, and we link to sites where students can learn more about topics covered in print. Our Wordwise Challenge uses vocabulary from our magazine in an interactive word search. We also provide a Spanish version for one of our articles.
Features exclusive to the print magazine include two additional articles, diverse photos and illustrations.
Q. How much is a subscription to National Geographic Explorer.?
A. There are two ways to subscribe. To place an order or learn more, please call 888 915 3276 (U.S. only) or visit our ordering information page.
200 or more Subscriptions
$2.50 per student for seven issues
Free Teacher's Guide for every 20 magazines
Entire order shipped to one address
Pioneer and Pathfinder Editions may be combined to qualify for the 200+ price. Minimum is 10 magazines per edition.
10 to 199 subscriptions
$3.95 per student for seven issues
Free Teacher's Guide for every 20 magazines
Entire order shipped to one address
Pioneer and Pathfinder Editions may be combined in a single order.
Minimum order is 10 magazines per edition.
Q. Can I order a single subscription?
A. We're sorry, but National Geographic Explorer can only accept orders for ten or more subscriptions. That's in order to cover the costs associated with the high quality of the magazine.
Q. My own (grand)child attends school elsewhere. Can I donate subscriptions for his or her class?
A. Yes! After talking with the child's teacher, please call 888 915 3276 (U.S. only) to place the order. Subscriptions for 10 to 199 students cost $3.95 per student per year. You may want to encourage other parents or the PTA to share the cost with you.
Q. I live outside the United States. Can my school subscribe to National Geographic Explorer?
A. Unfortunately, this magazine is available only in the United States.
Q. What's the deadline for placing a 2008-2009 order?
A. Orders for the 2008-2009 school year must be received by November 1, 2008. Orders received later will be applied to the 2009-2010 school year. Each subscriber will get all seven issues. Partial-year subscriptions are not available.
Q. When will I receive my subscription?
A. If your order is received before July 15, your September issue will be shipped in late August. If your order is received after July 15, you will receive your September issue within 4 weeks.
Q. When will I be billed for my subscription?
A. You will receive an invoice about a week after your first issue is shipped. When you receive this invoice, please confirm the quantity and shipping address. Call 888 915 3276 (U.S. only) to make any changes. (Note: We cannot ship to P.O. boxes, so please provide a street address if you haven't done so earlier.) You will receive a reminder invoice every 30 days until the account is paid.
Q. Do you sell back issues?
A. No. But we reproduce an article from each issue online. You can find them in our Archive.
Q. What's the difference between National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Explorer magazines?
A. National Geographic Kids is a general-interest magazine for children to use at home, on their own. There are ten issues a year. Their website includes subscription information.
National Geographic Explorer is an instructional magazine created for teachers and students to use at school. It is part of National Geographic School Publishing's growing initiative to create engaging, high-caliber, nonfiction products for the classroom. Articles reinforce curriculum content, and activities hone key reading and writing skills. Each issue comes with an eight-page Teacher's Guide that offers background information, discussion questions, reproducible work sheets, and suggestions on incorporating the magazine into your lessons.
Q. I have a question that wasn't covered here. Whom can I contact?
A. Please talk to our customer-service staff at 888 915 3276 (U.S. only).
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