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In celebration of #GeographyAwarenessWeek, we are excited to announce applications will be opening soon for the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship! @LindbladExp voyages will host Fellows for this life-changing, field-based experience. on.natgeo.org/6013ML4XX
This #GeographyAwarenessWeek, gather your friends, family, coworkers, and everyone in between to help you celebrate!
Use these activity and event ideas to show your love for geography. on.natgeo.org/6019MLg4x
We invite you to explore the incredible diversity of Patagonia with penguin researcher and #NatGeoExplorer Pablo Borboroglu. Learn about the interdependence of organisms, external threats, and what biodiversity means to its inhabitants. #ExplorerMindset on.natgeo.org/6019Mt9VS
This November, #ExplorerClassroom is investigating what the past can teach us. Join #NatGeoExplorer and technical diver Lisa Briggs to learn how she examines ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea.
Register your grade 3-8 class to join on Nov. 10: on.natgeo.org/6012MtecC
ALT Photo courtesy of Lisa Briggs
The story of King Tutankhamun is not just ancient history—it is an important piece of the story of today’s Egypt. Journey with your learners through this curated Ancient Egypt #ResourceLibrary collection of educator guides, infographics, and articles. on.natgeo.org/6016MQDsw
Explore teaching history inclusively with these eight community-centric lessons, and learn more about the social justice education program @2892MilesToGo and its storytellers. on.natgeo.org/6015Ms43V
@MrSpreadLove @MekaChemeka @FadhiaMo #ExplorerMindset
ALT 2892 community storyteller and artist Lance G. Newman II explains the purpose, history, and relevance of 2892 Miles to Go. Credit: Matthew Stover/National Geographic Society.
Boneless, brainless, and bloodless…the amazing jellyfish! These marine animals are some of the most diverse and fascinating creatures in the sea. Enjoy this comprehensive video about these incredible invertebrates. #WorldJellyfishDay on.natgeo.org/6010MqkJA
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America. Learn how the #DayoftheDead started and the traditions that make it unique. on.natgeo.org/6011MqXAt
Develop the #ExplorerMindset in the next generation of planetary stewards with the help of this downloadable guide, and learn more about this competency-based framework that outlines the unique Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge (ASK) that Explorers embody. on.natgeo.org/6019MqZpU
Think you’ve seen a ghost? You were right! This ghost mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa) was spotted at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Salina, Kansas.
ALT Photo of a ghost mantis by Joel Sartore
This photo by #NatGeoExplorer @JoelSartore is part of the #PhotoArk, a multi-year project using the power of photography to inspire people to help protect at-risk species before it’s too late. Learn more: on.natgeo.org/6014Mqw0j
“When you’re aware of what's around you, you’re going to care—and that’s how people end up protecting things that actually matter to them.”
#NatGeoExplorer Nora Shawki shares her tips on inspiring kids to explore, in this interview with @NGKids. on.natgeo.org/6017Mmtqf
Lions, tigers, and other big cats occupy a special place in the human imagination as beautiful, graceful, and dangerous. Learn about these vital creatures through the resources in this collection. on.natgeo.org/6018MmtuC
#NationalCatDay
Conservation is the theme this month on #ExplorerClassroom! Join #NatGeoExplorer and arbornaut Meg Lowman to learn about her life discovering the 8th continent—the trees above us.
Register your K-2 class to join this live event on Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. ET. on.natgeo.org/6018MqrAM
ALT Photo courtesy of Meg Lowman
Join us for a special series of #ExplorerClassrooms uncovering the legacy of King Tut!
Tune in to explore history with #NatGeoExplorer Nora Shawki on Nov. 3, and examine treasures with Nat Geo Archaeologist in Residence Fred Hiebert on Nov. 7 & 9.
on.natgeo.org/6011MqM7R
How long does it take an orange peel to break down? A tin can? Find out this and more in our comprehensive Resource Library article on pollution - and what we can do about it. on.natgeo.org/6017MmsvU
ALT Photo by Daren Weiger
Today we honor the life and legacy of Tom Kenning, a middle school social studies teacher, Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, and cherished member of the National Geographic community. on.natgeo.org/6018MUMjs
ALT Photo courtesy of Jasmine Kenning
“The greatest part of exploration is that it doesn’t happen one time. It happens over and over and over again.”
#NatGeoExplorer, submarine pilot, and engineer Erika Bergman gives her tips on inspiring children to explore, in this interview with @NGKids. on.natgeo.org/6014MmJWE
