Avalanche!

Environment: Unleash an Avalanche

Create an avalanche from the safety of your computer. Just choose the weather conditions and watch it go!

NG Kids: Ski Patrol: Always on Alert for Avalanche Safety

Meet members of the Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol and learn how they keep skiers safe from dangerous avalanches.

Photo Gallery: Avalanches

Travel around the world to check out some awesome avalanches.

Gone Today, Here Tomorrow

Kids Creature Feature: Spotted Salamander

Salamanders can regrow their legs, tails, and even parts of their eyes. Learn more about these amazing amphibians, and be sure to check out the video to see regeneration in action.

Animals: Starfish

The starfish, or sea star, is one of the better-known regenerators of the animal world. Get the facts about these fascinating creatures.

Animals: Sea Cucumber

The sea cucumber has an amazing way of defending itself. Learn more about this cool sea creature.

NG News: Scientists Seek New Medicines From the Ocean

Discover why scientists study the toadfish. Hint: It has something to do with the fish’s ability to grow an entirely new central nervous system.

Our Human Footprint

National Geographic Channel:
Human Footprint

From the things we buy to the trash we throw away, humans have an impact on Earth. Find out what makes up your human footprint and get tips on how to tread more lightly.

NG News: Human “Footprint” Seen on 83 Percent of Earth’s Land

See how scientists mapped Earth to discover how much land has been touched by human activities. Then find out how that information could be used to help the planet.

NGM: Saving Energy: It Starts at Home

Read about how one suburban family tried to save energy and shrink their footprint.

NG Kids: Green Tips

What can you do to help protect the planet? Plenty. Check out some great green tips.

NG Kids: Drinking Water: Bottled or From the Tap?

Find out how switching from bottled water to tap water can help the environment.

National Geographic School Publishing

Explore a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, and learn more about our content literacy programs.

National Geographic: Education Guide

Find lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, get information on grants, and much more.

National Geographic: MapMachine

Looking for maps? Explore the world with National Geographic's online atlas.

National Geographic: Xpeditions

Ideas, tools, and lesson plans bring the U.S. National Geography Standards to life.

National Geographic: News

From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.

Extreme Explorer Funding Letter

Do you have difficulty paying for Extreme Explorer? This letter to your students' parents will explain the magazine's value and request the modest subscription cost.

Extreme Explorer Funding Sources

There are many great funding sources available to help with the magazine’s subscription cost. Download this PDF to learn about some of them.

National Geographic Explorer

Check out our magazine for grades 2-3 (Pioneer Edition) and 4-6 (Pathfinder Edition).

National Geographic Young Explorer

Listen to an issue of our magazine for kindergarten and first grade.

Coming in January 2010

The Winning Edge: Competing in the Olympics takes skill, strength, and science. See how one athlete uses all three. Trickster Plants: Discover the wily ways plants have to get what they need—despite being rooted in place. Matthew Henson: Follow African-American explorer Matthew Henson on his historic adventure to the North Pole. Active Planet: Travel to Earth’s core and explore where the action starts.