Articles

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Grades 9-12+ (Ages 14+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Arts, Geography

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Rebecca Solnit's Infinite City is a book that redefines what an atlas can be.

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Grades 4-12+ (Ages 9+)

Subjects
Science, Adult and Family Literacy

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T I F S K

The New York-New Jersey Baykeeper's oyster restoration program is trying to rebuild oyster reefs within the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.

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Grades 4-10 (Ages 9-16)

Subjects
Science

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Citizen scientists navigate ‘the intimate forests of the umbilicus.’

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Grades 5-12+ (Ages 10+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Science

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A look into the Turkana Basin Institute's current projects as well as why the facilities are so important to scientists and researchers.

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Grades 3-12+ (Ages 8+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Science

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T I F S K

David George Gordon, "The Bug Chef," describes how he makes tempura-battered tarantula and cooks up other insects.

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Grades 5-12+ (Ages 10+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Arts, Geography

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National Geographic Society archaeological fellow Fred Hiebert explains the connections he has discovered between past peoples.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Cross-Disciplinary, Geography

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T I F S K

Marine biologist William Gilly talks about using Crittercam to research the behavior of giant Humboldt squid.

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Grades 8-12 (Ages 13-18)

Subjects
Science, Geography

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T I F S 

Unmanned aerial vehicles can be an efficient way to make maps and collect data.

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Grades 9-12+ (Ages 14+)

Subjects
Cross-Disciplinary, Philosophy

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Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School has helped educate students of all ages. 

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Science, Geography

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T I F S K

Article on the annual migration of the arctic tern.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Science, Cross-Disciplinary

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T I F S K

Eric Berkenpas is the lead engineer for National Geographic's Remote Imaging Program.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Science

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NASA’s Rosaly Lopes and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Astrogeology Science Center’s Randy Kirk explain the phenomenon of cryovolcanism.

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Grades 5-12 (Ages 10-18)

Subjects
Informal Education, Science, Geography

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T I F S 

Costa Rica’s Hacienda Baru transformed from a cattle ranch into a popular ecotourism destination.

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Grades 7-12+ (Ages 12+)

Subjects
Science, Cross-Disciplinary, Geography

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T I F S K

Kyler Abernathy was a biologist skeptical of National Geographic's Crittercam until an experience with the technology in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands changed his mind. Abernathy, who now works with Crittercams at National Geographic, explains how the devices work and how they are attached to wild animals.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Science, Geography

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T I F S 

Archaeologist studies ancient aquaculture techniques.

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Grades 7-12+ (Ages 12+)

Subjects
Science, Geography

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T I F S 

A short article reporting on the Ventana Wildlife Society's efforts to test California Condors for lead exposure.

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Grades 9-12 (Ages 14-18)

Subjects
Informal Education, Social Studies

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The Coexist Foundation works globally to build religious literacy and encourage cross-cultural understanding. 

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Science, Geography

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T I F S 

A short article on National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tierney Thys and her ocean sunfish research.

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Grades 5-12+ (Ages 10+)

Subjects
Adult and Family Literacy, Language Arts

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T I F S 

From mysteries to picture books, National Geographic staff recommends fiction books that make excellent use of the geographic perspective.

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Grades 2-12+ (Ages 7+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Arts, Geography

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In the spirit of this year's theme for Geography Awareness Week, NG staff and outside contributors weigh in with their favorite food movies.

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Grades 5-10 (Ages 10-16)

Subjects
Science, Geography

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T I F S 

Submarine volcanoes’ eruptions and lava flow allow volcanic islands to grow and develop thriving ecosystems. 

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Grades 8-12+ (Ages 13+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Physical Education, Geography

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T I F S 

Ultramarathons are a new way for endurance athletes to test their stamina. Donald Buraglio explains how he uses geography during training and on the race trail.

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Grades 4-12+ (Ages 9+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Geography

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T I F S 

Short article on the discovery of gold in California that sparked the California Gold Rush.

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Grades 5-12+ (Ages 10+)

Subjects
Science, Cross-Disciplinary

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T I S 

If you've spent a relaxing day at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, one person you have to thank for it is Henry Chandler Cowles. Read how a University of Chicago plant professor led the fight to save the lakeshore in this article from National Geographic Education.

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Grades 8-12+ (Ages 13+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Science, Vocational Education, Geography

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In addition to a traditional curriculum, "Harbor High" offers students hands-on maritime experience.

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Grades 5-12+ (Ages 10+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Religion

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T I F S K

Crypto-Jews are people of Latino heritage whose ancestors hid their faith and fled persecution.

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Grades 8-12+ (Ages 13+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Arts, Cross-Disciplinary, Geography

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T I S 

An article on contemporary music in the Filipino American community for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Informal Education, Philosophy

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The innovative MUSE School focuses on student-centered learning.

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Grades 4-12+ (Ages 9+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Arts, Geography

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The Hopewell left behind more than just earthworks all over the Ohio River Valley. They also left a cache of artifacts.

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Grades 6-12+ (Ages 11+)

Subjects
Social Studies, Science, Geography

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T I F S 

Short article on prominent 18th century African American inventors.