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Learn From Our Explorers!
National Geographic Explorers take risks, stretch boundaries, and conduct inquiries to make a positive impact on the world. Through their curiosity, problem solving skills, and expert knowledge they help us better understand our natural world, its people, and its cultures. In this time when we all have to chart the unknown from our homes, we have a chance, perhaps even the responsibility, to be explorers. Successful explorers prepare before an expedition, then reflect on what they learn afterward, and share it with others. This curated collection of resources shows National Geographic Explorers in action observing natural phenomena and collaborating with others to achieve their goals.
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Extinction
Extinction is the complete disappearance of a species from Earth. Species go extinct every year, but historically the average rate of extinction has been very slow with a few exceptions. The fossil record reveals five uniquely large mass extinction events during which significant events such as asteroid strikes and volcanic eruptions caused widespread extinctions over relatively short periods of time. Some scientists think we might have entered our sixth mass extinction event driven largely by human activity. Our planet is dependent on an interconnected system. If we lose one species, how does that impact the whole system? What if we lose hundreds? Help your students understand the gravity of extinction with these classroom resources.
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Explorer Profile: Joel Sartore, Founder of National Geographic Photo Ark
Early in his life, photographer Joel Sartore gained an affinity for nature and the environment through photos of extinct birds. Now, he has created the National Geographic Photo Ark, a multiyear project dedicated to species in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
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Photo Ark
Read more about National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's mission to save animals, one photograph at a time in this special edition of Explorer magazine.
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The Power of Story
Students encounter the power of storytelling through two different approaches to sharing the stories of endangered species: Photo Ark and 3D modeling. They begin with the Photo Ark, a collection of photos aimed at documenting every animal in human captivity in the world. They also watch a video about one person's use of 3D modeling to allow anyone to encounter the critically endangered Sumatran rhino virtually. Students then consider the use of storytelling as a tool to promote conservation of their target species.
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Learn From Our Explorers!
National Geographic Explorers take risks, stretch boundaries, and conduct inquiries to make a positive impact on the world. Through their curiosity, problem solving skills, and expert knowledge they help us better understand our natural world, its people, and its cultures. In this time when we all have to chart the unknown from our homes, we have a chance, perhaps even the responsibility, to be explorers. Successful explorers prepare before an expedition, then reflect on what they learn afterward, and share it with others. This curated collection of resources shows National Geographic Explorers in action observing natural phenomena and collaborating with others to achieve their goals.
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Extinction
Extinction is the complete disappearance of a species from Earth. Species go extinct every year, but historically the average rate of extinction has been very slow with a few exceptions. The fossil record reveals five uniquely large mass extinction events during which significant events such as asteroid strikes and volcanic eruptions caused widespread extinctions over relatively short periods of time. Some scientists think we might have entered our sixth mass extinction event driven largely by human activity. Our planet is dependent on an interconnected system. If we lose one species, how does that impact the whole system? What if we lose hundreds? Help your students understand the gravity of extinction with these classroom resources.
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Explorer Profile: Joel Sartore, Founder of National Geographic Photo Ark
Early in his life, photographer Joel Sartore gained an affinity for nature and the environment through photos of extinct birds. Now, he has created the National Geographic Photo Ark, a multiyear project dedicated to species in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
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Photo Ark
Read more about National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's mission to save animals, one photograph at a time in this special edition of Explorer magazine.
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The Power of Story
Students encounter the power of storytelling through two different approaches to sharing the stories of endangered species: Photo Ark and 3D modeling. They begin with the Photo Ark, a collection of photos aimed at documenting every animal in human captivity in the world. They also watch a video about one person's use of 3D modeling to allow anyone to encounter the critically endangered Sumatran rhino virtually. Students then consider the use of storytelling as a tool to promote conservation of their target species.