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Fourth graders explore extreme microbes!

This week is Explorers Week, when National Geographic brings together some of the most interesting scientists and explorers making a difference in the world today. In honor of the occasion, the Education team challenged a group of local teachers to design an end-of-year project focusing on one of National Geographic’s 2016 Emerging Explorers. We’ll be sharing their class’ stories all week on the Education Blog. Educator: … Continue reading Fourth graders explore extreme microbes!

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How One Class of First Graders Responded to the Illegal Ivory Trade

This week is Explorers Week, when National Geographic brings together some of the most interesting scientists and explorers making a difference in the world today. In honor of the occasion, the Education team challenged a group of local teachers to design an end-of-year project focusing on one of National Geographic’s 2016 Emerging Explorers. We’ll be sharing their class’ stories all week on the Education Blog. Educator: … Continue reading How One Class of First Graders Responded to the Illegal Ivory Trade

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Weekly Warm-Up: Meet the 2016 Emerging Explorers!

June 13-17 marks one of the most anticipated weeks of the year at National Geographic: Explorers Week! Explorers Week brings together some of the world’s top researchers, advocates, and storytellers. While they come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, each is an exemplary explorer of our world and beyond. To tell the whole story of the new Emerging Explorers we have included a supplementary MapMaker Interactive map. … Continue reading Weekly Warm-Up: Meet the 2016 Emerging Explorers!

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What Does it Take to Be an Explorer?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at National Geographic. This week is the 8th annual Explorers Symposium, and campus is buzzing with some of the brightest minds on the planet. The National Geographic Explorers are back in town, and this year we’re celebrating a new group of visionaries in addition to welcoming old friends back. You might think an explorer looks like this … Continue reading What Does it Take to Be an Explorer?

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Media Monday: What Inspires Your Kids?

This week, National Geographic welcomes its 2014 Emerging Explorers to speak about their passions and experiences at our annual Explorers Symposium.  At this week-long event, Emerging Explorers come together with Explorers-in-Residence and Visiting Fellows to talk about their work and to share ideas that may even lead to innovative collaborations.  The Explorers Symposium is always an inspiring week for staff at National Geographic. Nat Geo … Continue reading Media Monday: What Inspires Your Kids?

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