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Classroom Ideas, This Week in Geographic History

Weekly Warm-Up: Sylvia Earle’s Hope Spots

This week, take a winter vacation to some of the most critical and vibrant places on our planet . . . American oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle has identified numerous “Hope Spots” around the world that are special places critical to the health of the ocean. While some Hope Spots are already protected, others have not been as lucky—yet. The spots are varied … Continue reading Weekly Warm-Up: Sylvia Earle’s Hope Spots

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Classroom Ideas, Educator Spotlight

Educator Spotlight: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles

Jessica Lura is the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Bullis Charter School in Los Altos, California. A National Board Certified Teacher and Google Certified Innovator, she has taught both elementary and middle school. Activity: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles Grade Level: 3rd grade Activity Length: Two 1-hour class periods Subjects: social studies, science, math The pictures of leatherback sea turtles in this video were created by … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Tracking Leatherback Sea Turtles

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Classroom Ideas

#TeachNatGeo Helps Your Classroom Go Green!

Earth is our home. We share our planet with billions of other people, plants, and animals, and it’s our job to take care of it. What better place to go green than the classroom? Here are a few tips for teachers who want their classrooms and students to be eco-friendly. Whether it’s on our list or not, share what you’re doing to make your classroom … Continue reading #TeachNatGeo Helps Your Classroom Go Green!

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Current Event Connection

Meet the Adventurers of the Year—and Vote for Your Favorite!

SPORTS For 11 years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find the Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, adventure sports, conservation, or humanitarianism. Get to know this year’s honorees, then vote for the 2016 People’s Choice. (Nat Geo Adventure) Play our game to explore like a Nat Geo adventurer, or get started with the adventure in … Continue reading Meet the Adventurers of the Year—and Vote for Your Favorite!

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Classroom Ideas, Educator Spotlight

Educator Spotlight: Inspiring Environmental Connection through Technology in the Classroom

Stacie Ryan is a third-grade teacher at Anna Kyle Elementary School in Fairfield, California. Activity: Biome Investigation Research Project Subjects: technology, geography, conservation, environment Grade: 3rd Tell us about your activity. Students worked in groups of three to research the climate, animals, and plants in a self-selected biome. Using multiple online and text resources, students learned about why some plants and animals in their biome … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Inspiring Environmental Connection through Technology in the Classroom

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