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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Some Simple Rules to Sum it Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe and demonstrate three steps to summarize text. They read and discuss the three steps to summarizing, then silently read an article about dugongs from "National Geographic Kids" magazine. Students demonstrate the three...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Koala Rescue

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine an animal rescue that occurred in Australia by reading an article from National Geographic Kids Online. Individuals practice their non-fiction reading skills and are introduced to new terms as they investigate the...
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: In the Spotlight: Cuba

For Students 6th - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Cuba's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Asia: Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Japan ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Europe: Spain

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Spain! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Europe: United Kingdom

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to the United Kingdom! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: France

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about France's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Germany

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Germany's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview to learn about this country's history, geography, nature, people, government; map and video included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Peru

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Peru! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Bactrian Camel

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great site for youngers researching the Bactrian camel. Video clip, photos, and easy to read facts about habitat, young, enemies, food, adaptation to environment, and humps!
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Ireland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Ireland! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Jamaica

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Jamaica! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Portugal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Laos

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Laos! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nigeria

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Nigeria! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Activity
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: South Korea

For Students 3rd - 5th
Welcome to South Korea ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Vietnam

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Handout
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Harriet Tubman

For Students 3rd - 6th
An overview of the life of Harriet Tubman. This brave African American woman is most recognized for her vital role as a conductor for the Underground Railroad.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Jellyfish

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting look at the jellyfish! Easy to read facts including habitat, physical appearance, movement, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Click on the menu tab to view a video clip of this floating creature.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Blue Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth? Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to...
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Brown Bears

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to related whale topics are included.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Leatherback Sea Turtles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Children will enjoy this engaging profile of Leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species.