Children in Charge
Kids in Peru have a special reason for taking care of their rain forest. They own it.
Mammoth Mammals
Meet some of the huge animals that walked on Earth during the Ice Age.
Return to Titanic
Join explorer Robert Ballard as he revisits the world's most famous shipwreck.
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We hope your year is off to a good start and that Explorer is enriching your classroom.
This month you and your class can explore distant worlds as well as our own nation's capital.
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
National Geographic: Rain Forest at Night
The sights and sounds of Borneo's rain forest come to life at night. Take a virtual visit to find facts and photos.
Horario nocturno (Night Shift)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's cover story.
National Geographic Magazine: The Kinkajou
Meet this nocturnal critter up close and personal.
Owling.com
Get photos, sounds, and information on the owls of North and Central America.
One World Journeys: Jaguar
Join scientists as they search the Mexican rain forest for the rarely seen jaguar.
PBS: Costa Rica
Learn about the diverse ecosystems and amazing animals of this Central American country.
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HUBBLE
Quick Flicks: Solar System
Journey from Mercury to Pluto with Tim and Moby. And find out how scientists believe our solar system formed.
Wordwise Challenge: Space
Our new word search game features vocabulary from our "Hubble's Greatest Hits" article.
National Geographic Magazine: Eye on Infinity
Read more about Hubble and check out amazing images of our universe.
HubbleSite
Get all the latest news and discoveries from Hubble. And learn what makes this telescope tick.
NASA Kids: Space & Beyond
Explore the universe with NASA. Visit stars, galaxies, and black holes.
NASA: The Space Place
Get great space games and features from NASA. And learn about the King of the Ice Dwarves—Pluto.
The Tech: What's a Hubble?
All your questions about Hubble are answered at this fun, friendly, and informative site.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
National Geographic: Inside the White House
Move into the Oval Office and make your mark as President. Choose your decorations, favorite foods, and presidential pets.
Explore DC
Take an online tour of the many famous sites in Washington, D.C., and learn the history behind the capital city.
PBS: Duke Ellington's Washington
Washington was home to one of America's greatest musicians. Learn about Duke Ellington and the capital city's other famous African Americans.
U.S. House of Representatives
Do students know who represents them in the U.S. House of Representatives? All they need is a zip code to find out.
U.S. Senate
Do students know who represents them in the U.S. Senate? Kids can find out here and follow the links to learn more about their senators.
Washington Monument
Learn about the monument to our first President and check out views from the top.
White House Kids Page
Meet the President and First Lady, tour the White House, and read about past Presidents.
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TERRA-COTTA ARMY
National Geographic Magazine: Treasures of Ancient China
Take a closer look at terra-cotta statues and other artifacts from ancient China.
Museum of Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses
Learn about this discovery and get more photos of the army from this Chinese museum.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE
Education World
Activities weave Hispanic Heritage Month into your social studies, language arts, and even math lessons. Links take you to biographies and other resources.
Fact Monster: Hispanic Heritage Month
Find biographies, statistics, quizzes, and other features.
National Park Service
Learn how historic sites and national parks can help students grasp “the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans.”
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RESOURCES
National Geographic: Education Guide
Find lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, get information on grants, and much more.
National Geographic School Publishing
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: 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 Publications Index
More than 100 years of National Geographic content are at your fingertips with this handy reference tool.
National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there’s always something new and interesting to explore.
National Geographic Map Machine
Looking for maps? Explore the world with National Geographic's online atlas.
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