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National Geographic: A Reason for the Season
This site provides a learning activity that can be adapted for all age levels that deals with the seasons. Students are asked to become a "season sleuth" and discover what causes the seasons to change.
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National Geographic: The Electoral College
Discover how the United States elects its president by using an Electoral College. A map shows how the Electoral College's 538 members are distributed throughout all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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National Geographic: The Underground Railroad: Routes to Freedom
Map with Underground Railroad routes and text.
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National Geographic: Getting Lost
The National Geographic Society provides this lesson on cardinal directions for primary students that employs common classroom materials.
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National Geographic: Mental Maps
Provides the text of Geography Standard 2 for fourth, eighth, and twelth grades along with relevant activities, lesson plans, and learning activities.
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National Geographic: National Geographic Bee
The contest from the National Geographic Society is designed to include more geography in the classroom and spark student interest in the subject of geography.
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National Geographic Kids:african Elephants [Pdf]
Print this fun and engaging coloring page on the African elephant. The image provides a realistic portrayal of the elephant, focusing on its skeletal structure. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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National Geographic Kids: Golden Eagle [Pdf]
Print out this coloring page of a golden eagle eating its prey. A prominent focus is given to this bird's specialized talons and beak. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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National Geographic Kids: First Thanksgiving
National Geographic recounts the first Thanksgiving and offers related activities, games, and web links.
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National Geographic Kids: Green Tips: Conserve Resources
Here are some quick tips to help you conserve our natural resources. Make sure you check the related content on the right side of the page.
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National Geographic Kids: Drinking Water: Bottled or From the Tap?
Why don't more people drink water straight from the kitchen tap? Read this author's thoughts on drinking water from the tap or bottle.
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National Geographic: Introduction to Latitude and Longitude
In this lesson, students learn to determine the latitude and longitude of locations within the United States, while making observations about climate and the ways in which these measurements can be useful. Includes maps and discussion...
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National Geographic: Weather
One of the first things you probably do every morning is look out the window to see what the weather is like. Looking outside and listening to the day's forecast helps you decide what clothes you will wear and maybe even what you will do...
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National Geographic: National Geography Standards Migration
Detailed site that explains the National Geography Standards. It supplies an extensive explanation of voluntary and involuntary migration. This information is helpful for developing a better understanding of migration and human movement.