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HAPPY SUMMER!
We'll be back in September with seven exciting issues.
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Each month, our e-newsletter links teachers to a world of National Geographic classroom content—lesson plans, activities, and more.
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NEW!
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: Five-W Facts
Five open-ended questions about "Gravity Rules" (pp. 2-5)
Comprehension Check: Where Is It?
Five open-ended questions about "Ancient Art" (pp. 18-23)
Review
Eight multiple-choice questions covering the entire issue
Answer Key for Bonus Handouts
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ROLLER COASTERS
Roller Coaster DataBase
Find information and statistics on more than 1800 roller coasters around the world.
Learner.org: Amusement Park Physics
Learn more about how amusement park rides use the laws of physics.
How Things Work
A physicist answers questions about the science of everyday objects, from wheels and ramps to nuclear reactors.
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ROCKS
NG Quick Flick: Rock Cycle
Use this cartoon to teach students the different ways in which rocks form.
Official State Geologic Symbols
Your home state may have an official rock, mineral, or gemstone. Find out here.
RocksForKids.com
This site is a great source for useful information on rocks and minerals.
The Rock Key
Need help identifying a rock or mineral? This page can help.
Mineralogy 4 Kids
Learn all about rocks, minerals, and crystals at this site from the Mineralogical Society of America.
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INSECTS
Batallas de bichos (Bug Battles)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's article on mantids and katydids.
Insecta
Get photographs and information on many kinds of insects.
BugBios: Insects on the Web
Learn how insects are important in all aspects of human culture.
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ANCIENT ART
The Cave of Lascaux
Visit the site of the world's most famous prehistoric paintings. Learn about the cave and its discovery, and view the paintings.
Stone Pages
View photos and read about Stonehenge and other ancient sites in England, Ireland, and France.
PBS Nova: Secrets of Easter Island
Join a team of scientists as they try to solve the mystery of Easter Island's famous giant sculptures.
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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.
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