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Discovering Saturn
Take a new look at the ringed planet.

Leopard Lessons
Watch a cub learn to survive in the wild.

Making Faces
See how cultures use masks and face painting.


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FUNDING LETTER
Do you have difficulty paying for Explorer? This letter to your students' parents explains the magazine's value.
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Questions
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Web Links
Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic Web site.)


BONUS HANDOUTS

Extreme Truths
Ten true-or-false questions test students' comprehension of "Earth's Extremes" (pp. 6-13).

Comparing Critters
Students use "On the Move" (pp. 14-19) to fill in a Venn diagram comparing two animals.

Leading Ladies
Students use "Who Was Sacagawea?" (pp. 20-23) and their own research to fill in a Venn diagram comparing Sacagawea and Susan B. Anthony.

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SHARKS

NG News: Underwater Photographer on Swimming With Sharks
Read about shark photographer Charles Maxwell's work and see some of his favorite underwater images.

National Geographic: Tiger Shark Profile
Get facts and photos of these fierce fish.


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ON THE MOVE

National Geographic: North America Map
Follow the migrations of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, hummingbirds, and other animals.

Journey North
Journey North explores seasonal changes around the world. This link tracks animal migrations through the seasons.


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EARTH'S EXTREMES

National Geographic: Everest
This website offers maps, photos, and facts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest.

National Geographic: Kingdom of Coral
See the Great Barrier Reef through the eyes of a National Geographic writer and photographer.

National Geographic Traveler: Venezuela's Tepuis
Explore Angel Falls and Venezuela’s tepuis with writer Tom Melham.


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SACAGAWEA

National Geographic: Lewis and Clark
This interactive site contains maps, images, and journal entries from the Lewis and Clark expedition.

National Geographic: Searching for Sacagawea
This National Geographic article explores the life of Sacagawea and her contributions to the Corps of Discovery.


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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: 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.

Explorer Funding Letter
Do you have difficulty paying for Explorer? This letter to your students' parents will explain the magazine's value and request the modest subscription cost.

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

MATHCOUNTS
This national competition and coaching program gives students in grades six, seven, and eight a chance to shine.


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