Due to the expectations of higher level of school absences this year, National Geographic has created a database of video and resources for educators and students.
National Geographic Home Zone is the place to visit to find these resources.
Discovery Health: Colds & Flu Center
Students can separate fact from fiction regarding the flu with help from this Discovery Health website. Features include a flu symptom checker, an ask the expert section, information on the flu shot and much more.
health.discovery.com/centers/coldsflu/coldsflu.html
Butterflies: The Long Journey
Interactive site follows the migratory path of the monarch butterfly.
animal.discovery.com/guides/butterflies/ interactives/long-journey/long-journey.html
Discovery Quest
Bio.com presents an in-depth look at Einstein with video, related sites, and biographical information.
dsc.discovery.com/convergence/quest/ quest.html
Newton's Laws of Motion
Interactive game from Science Channel explores Newton's three laws of physics.
science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/newton/ newton.html
Nuestro Planeta
Spanish-language Discovery Channel interactive site features real-time information on the evolution of our planet.
www.tudiscovery.com/descubreelverde/ nuestro_planeta.shtml
Latino in America
CNN site explores how Latinos are reshaping American communities and culture.
www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/ latino.in.america">www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/ latino.in.america
American Writers: A Journey through History: William Bradford: Mayflower Compact
C-SPAN site explores the Mayflower Compact through commentary on the work, links, videos, and more. The site also includes a video lesson and the full-length episode.
www.americanwriters.org/writers/bradford.asp
The History of Veteran’s Day
Site chronicles the history of this holiday that commemorates combat veterans through timelines, battlefield maps, and videos.
www.history.com/content/veteransday