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MAY 2006
Gravity Rules
Discover how g-forces shape roller coasters and thrill passengers.
Rock Hound
Join a geologist on a tour of Earth's varied rocks. Discover how they were formed.
Bug Battles
Meet some crafty insects that can pass for leaves and sticks.
Ancient Art
Journey to Stonehenge, Easter Island, and other sites. Probe the mysteries of ancient art.
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National Geographic Young Explorer
In September, we will launch a new magazine for kindergarten and first grade. Visit our Teacher Store to learn more—or to renew your Explorer subscription.
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
BONUS HANDOUTS
Comprehension Check: Plants and Pals
Four open-ended questions about "Plant Partners" (pp. 4-9)
Answer Key for Bonus Handout
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SPIDERS
Jumping Spiders of North America
Check out this guide to jumping spiders of the United States and Canada.
The Southwest Educational Development Lab: Spiders
Find spider lesson plans in both English and Spanish for a wide range of grade levels.
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PLANTS
Biology4Kids.com: Plants
Find out everything you want to know about plants. Topics include different types, plant parts, photosynthesis, and more.
Carnivorous Plant F.A.Q.
Meet the plants that bite back at this informative, photo-filled site.
Kids' Valley Garden
This gardening resource for kids has great ideas for choosing, planting, and caring for plants.
Plant Explorers
Meet some of history's most famous plant experts, and read their stories of discovery.
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EARTHQUAKES
National Geographic: Earthquakes
Learn how and why earthquakes occur. Visit the sites of some powerful recent quakes and set off a quake of your own.
El gran terremoto (The Great Quake)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's article on the San Francisco earthquake.
The San Francisco Earthquake: A Personal Account
Just days after the great quake, Eleanor Watkins described her experience in a letter. Read it here.
Exploratorium: Faultline
Read more about the San Francisco quake and view some pictures of the city.
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SKY LIGHTS
NG Quick Flick: Rainbows
Use this cartoon to teach students about the science behind rainbows.
Atmospheric Optics
See how the sun's light creates amazing visual spectacles as it travels through Earth's atmosphere.
The Aurora Page
Get great images, links, and information about the northern lights.
Exploratorium: Auroras
Learn how, when, and where auroras appear by taking this self-guided, illustrated tour.
SpaceWeather.com
Want to know what's in the sky tonight? Get a daily forecast of astronomical happenings from this site.
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RESOURCES
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.
MATHCOUNTS
This national competition and coaching program gives students in grades six, seven, and eight a chance to shine.
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