Ocean Plastics
Watch: Grades 5-12
Plastic debris is collecting in our oceans at a rapid pace and harming sea life. National Geographic explorer Heather Koldewey shares practical solutions for cleaning up waterways and motivating the world to take action.
Ocean Acidification and Coral Reefs
Read: Grades 6-10
The Philippines have invested in marine protected areas (MPAs) to conserve their coral reefs. But MPAs cannot protect against ocean acidification.
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
Read: Grades 5-8
The northern Luzon giant cloud rat is a rodent endemic to the Island of Luzon in the Philippines
Bornean Bearded Pig
Read: Grades 6-12
Facial hair and an elongated snout make the Bornean bearded pig hard to forget.
Islands
Read: Grades 5-12
Learn about islands around the globe with this gallery of imagery taken from Earth-orbiting satellites
Human and Environmental Impacts of Volcanic Ash
Read: Grades 5-12
Volcanic ash is made of tiny fragments of jagged rock, minerals, and volcanic glass. In 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines spreading ash far and wide.
Walking Catfish
Read: Grades 4-12
Weird, but true! Some fish can walk on land!
Ring of Fire
Read: Grades 5-8
The Ring of Fire is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. The majority of Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes take place along the Ring of Fire.
Explorer Profile: Hannah Reyes Morales
Hannah Reyes Morales is a Filipina photojournalist whose work focuses on individuals mired in complex situations created by inequality, poverty, and impunity. She has photographed human trafficking at sea for the New York Times, reported on war crimes against Cambodians for Al Jazeera America, and documented changing indigenous cultures in the Philippines with a grant from the National Geographic Society. She is currently based in Manila and travels around South East Asia.
Kahoot: Philippines
Test your knowledge of Philippines with this fun Kahoot!
Citizen Science
Classifying seismic signals can be challenging because each signal is unique. Help us classify the seismograms into whether they contain a seismic signal or not. If they contain a seismic signal, help us classify whether the signal is from an earthquake or from tremor.
Learn the Tinikling Dance
Dance: Grades K-12
Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines. Try it!
Philippines
Read and Explore: Grades K-5
Photos, fun facts, wildlife, natural resources, maps and to more - to explore Philippines.
Ocean Habitat
Read and Explore: Grades K-5
From outer space Earth looks like an awesome blue marble. That’s because most of Earth’s surface—more than 70 percent—is covered by oceans.
Plastic Pollution: What's the Problem?
Read and Explore: Grades K-5
Not all plastic is bad. But too much is ending up in the world's rivers, lakes, and oceans and harming animals.
Octopus
Read and Explore: Grades K-5
Octopuses are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms.
Kids vs. Plastics
Create: Grades K-5
Save the Earth from plastic with this DIY crafting series of easy-to make, eco-friendly items and gadgets
Virtual Family Camp!
Explore: Grades K-5
Recreate camp experiences with eight weeks of at-home activities. Come back every Wednesday for more!
Book List
Explore Through Reading: Grades K-12
Books have the ability to transport readers to faraway places. Explore a different part of the world through this curated reading list.
Explorer Classroom
As communities around the world are exploring new ways of teaching and learning this summer, we invite you to join us for live broadcasts of Explorer Classroom on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Explorer Classroom’s live video events connect students with National Geographic Explorers across all seven continents to bring exploration to life.
Explorer Classroom Special Edition: Photo Camp Live
Ages 16+
Learn from National Geographic Explorers and photographers each Friday at 2:00 p.m. EDT, as they share their journeys to capture powerful moments of community and connection. Hear about their experiences in the field, the passion that drives their work, and their efforts to cultivate empathy and understanding through their assignments, whether it’s documenting the lives of people facing injustice or a community’s cultural ties to the natural world. Receive a weekly assignment and share your photos on social media.
Events are free and open to the public. Register for a chance at one of six on-camera spots to ask Explorers your questions face to face!