National Geographic Explorer (Student Magazine)

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APRIL 2006

Plant Partners
Discover how plants trick animals.

The Great Quake
Learn how an earthquake rocked San Francisco 100 years ago.

Sky Lights
Explore auroras, rainbows, and other light shows.

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BONUS HANDOUTS

Comprehension Check: Red-Hot Review
Five open-ended questions about "Yellowstone: A Supervolcano" (pp. 4-11)

Comprehension Check: Pirate Picks
Six multiple-choice questions about "Pirate King" (pp. 18-23)

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National Geographic: Sea Monsters
Visit this interactive site to get the facts on Dakosaurus and other sea monsters that prowled ancient seas.

NG News: Dakosaurus
Learn more about this real-life sea monster and see pictures of its fossilized skull.

National Geographic: Yellowstone
Use this informative, interactive site to explore Yellowstone from underground and to see Old Faithful erupt.

Yellowstone: Un súper volcán (Yellowstone)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's article on Yellowstone's sizzling sites.

NG Quick Flick: Earth's Structure
Use this movie to teach students about the layers of our planet.

National Park Service: Nature in Yellowstone
Read all about Yellowstone's amazing natural features and wildlife.

PBS: Victims of Venom
Learn how venom is collected from poisonous snakes and meet some sea creatures that use poison to help them survive.

ThinkQuest: Poisonous Plants and Animals
Read about a wide range of poisonous species, and get safety tips on how to avoid being bitten by poisonous snakes and insects.

Venoms: Striking Beauties
Learn more about how poison and venom work, and see some of nature's deadliest creatures.

National Geographic: Pirates!
Take part in a pirate adventure, and learn more about Blackbeard and other famous pirates.

North Carolina Maritime Museum: Blackbeard
In 1996, the remains of Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, were found off the coast of North Carolina. Learn more about the man, the ship, and the discovery.

Pirates: Fact and Legend
Read about history's most feared pirates.

National Geographic: School Publishing
Explore a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, or learn more about our nonfiction reading programs.

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: MapMachine
Looking for maps? Explore the world with National Geographic's online atlas.

National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.

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 a century of National Geographic content is at your fingertips with this handy reference tool.

National Geographic: Xpeditions
Ideas, tools, and lesson plans bring the U.S. National Geography Standards to life.