check out the following fabulous http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ websites for teachers, kids, and parents:
- National Geographic EdNet teacher site: http://www.ngsednet.org/
- National Geographic education gateway site: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
- National Geographic Bee school competition and registration information: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographicbee
- The JASON Project Bring your students into the exciting world of scientific exploration and discovery, as a JASON Argonaut! A nonprofit subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, JASON connects young students with great explorers and great events to inspire and motivate them to learn science. Its core curriculum units are designed for 5th – 8th grade classrooms but are flexible enough to be adapted for higher or lower grades. http://www.jason.org/public/home.aspx
- National Geographic Student Expeditions Designed for high school students, these hands-on expeditions combine education and adventure with projects that allow students to focus on photography, writing, culture, or conservation. http://ngstudentexpeditions.com/
- Geography Action!Find out more about our annual K-12 geography education and awareness program—a five-year world curriculum tour starting in Africa. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/index.html
- My Wonderful World Campaign Help give kids the power of global knowledge. Parents and educators, take action. Find out more!
- National Geographic Channel http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/
- National Geographic Xpeditions Maps, lesson plans,Xpedition Hall http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/
- National Geographic Live! Live events for students featuring National Geographic explorers, scientists, adventurers, and photographers.http://www.ngsednet.org/community/index.cfm?community_id=482
- Giant Traveling Maps Geography comes alive when a Giant Traveling Map visits your school, taking K-8 students on an unforgettable hands- and feet-on adventure! http://www.ngsednet.org/community/index.cfm?community_id=515
- Join Your State Geographic AllianceYour local geography alliance can help you get classroom materials, extend your skills with professional development opportunities, and meet fellow geography-minded educators in your community. http://ngsednet.org/community/about.cfm?community_id=94
- ePals Join the leading global online community of connected classrooms for safe collaborative learning and project-sharing. http://www.epals.com/
- In2Books ePal's research-based, curriculum-aligned e-mentoring program for 3rd-5th graders. Free to Title I schools for the 2008-09 academic year. http://in2books.epals.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx
- All Roads Film project With 29 dynamic films and 4 captivating photography exhibits, collectively representing 20 cultures from 15 countries, the 5th anniversary of the All Roads Film Festival showcases a special selection of contemporary stories from indigenous and under-represented minority artists from across the globe.
- NatGeo Music http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/home
- National Geographic Maps http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps
- NGS Literacy/School Publishing:http://ngsp.com/
(A few of the above website descriptions are direct quotes from NGS links)
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