This blog post explores how educators can design inclusive, engaging science instruction that supports all learners by aligning with the NGSS and UDL frameworks. It highlights how thoughtful lesson design can make complex scientific concepts more accessible and meaningful for all students.
Meet the Explorer: Bringing Ocean Mysteries to Life with Diva Amon and Sea Pigs
Explore how real-world science comes to life through the work of deep-sea researcher Diva Amon, using curiosity-driven learning to engage students in biology. This blog highlights how educators can connect NGSS practices to real scientists and discoveries, helping students see science through real examples and experiences.
Explorers at Work: Protecting Biodiversity one Bird at a time with National Geographic Explorer Çağan Şekercioğlu
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World, take & teach lesson plan, students journey into the world of birds with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Çağan Şekercioğlu, a passionate scientist working to protect global biodiversity one species at a time.
Explorers at Work: Adventures and Scientists for Conservation with National Geographic Explorer Gregg Treinish
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World, take & teach lesson plan, discover with your classroom how adventure and science come together through the work of National Geographic Explorer Gregg Treinish.
Explorers at Work: Waging War Against Food Waste with National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World – Waging War Against Food Waste take & teach lesson plan, students join National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart in an eye-opening investigation of global food waste and its environmental and social impacts.
Explorers at Work: Sustainable Agriculture — Is it possible? With National Geographic Explorer Jennifer Burney
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, students explore sustainable solutions to global hunger and climate change with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jennifer Burney.
Physics Mini-Lab
This comprehensive physics mini‑lab lesson plan provides a collection of short, hands‑on investigations that guide students through key concepts.
Explorers at Work: Saving the Last Wild Places in the Ocean with National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, explore marine conservation through the work of National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala.
Explore MapMaker to Fuel Science Classrooms
Discover how to transform your 6-12 science classrooms with interactive mapping technology! This free professional development webinar is designed for educators who want to deepen student understanding of earth science curricula.
Strategies for Bringing the Slingshot Challenge to Your K–12 Classroom
The National Geographic Society, with support from Allen Family Philanthropies, is launching the 2026 Slingshot Challenge, which provides a platform for youth to voice ideas about the future of conservation work.









