MARCH-APRIL 2004
Freaky Frogs
Something strange is happening to frogs around the world.
Vanishing Cultures
In remote corners of the globe, some tribes struggle to keep their age-old ways of life.
Weird and Wonderful Caves
Patiently carving limestone, water creates habitats for creepy creatures.
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
MARS
National Geographic: Return to Mars
Get a closer look at some of the discoveries made by the 1997 Pathfinder mission to Mars.
Explore Mars Now
Take a virtual peek at what a Martian base for human explorers might one day look like.
Exploring Mars
Scientists and space buffs created this handy site. It includes photos, an exploration time line, and plenty of links.
NASA Kids
Solve puzzles, watch cartoons, and learn amazing facts—all about space.
NASA: Mars Rover Mission
Follow Spirit and Opportunity as they make their historic voyage. Learn more about their mission and get the latest news from NASA.
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TORNADOES
NG Eye in the Sky: Tornadoes
Check out photos and video of tornadoes and the damage they cause.
Games: Weather Wizard
Challenge your students to answer ten weather questions.
Quick Flick: Tornadoes
Want some science with a twist? Check out this tornado 'toon.
NOAA: Tornadoes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides plenty of important tornado information.
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ANIMALS OF DENALI
National Geographic: Alaska, the Great Land
Tour our largest state and meet its people, animals, and natural beauty.
NG Creature Feature: Brown Bears
Find fun bear facts, video clips, maps, and more!
Scavenger Hunt
Challenge your students to test their knowledge of Alaskan wildlife
Denali National Park and Preserve
The National Park Service provides loads of information online. Check out the "Nature & Science" pages.
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CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Visit the "Greatest Show on Earth" for fun activities and amazing animals.
NG News: Clowning Around at Cirque du Soleil
What's it like to be a clown? Get one woman's story.
CircusWeb: Circuses Present and Past
Explore circus history and lore, or link to two dozen circus websites.
Circus Historical Society
Check out logos from a host of little-known circuses, read some circus humor from the 1800s, and more.
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CONTEST
Flag of Freedom
Students write 100-word essays about what the U.S. means to them. The prize is a trip to Washington, D.C. Deadline: April 30, 2004
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RESOURCES
National Geographic: Education Guide
Get lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, find information on grants, and much more.
National Geographic: Teacher Store
Explore a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, or visit the extension sites for our Windows on Literacy and Reading Expeditions books.
National Geographic–Roper 2002 Global Geographic Literacy Survey
This project assessed the geographic knowledge of 18-to-24-year-olds in nine countries. See the results and brave some sample questions.
National Geographic: One-Stop Research
Looking for National Geographic's best resources on our most popular subjects? This search tool connects you to maps, photos, articles and more.
National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to discover.
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