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National Geographic Explorer, Adventurer Page 1 Vol. 16 No. 7
Adventurer (Grade 5) Vol. 16 No. 7
In This GuideThis guide contains language arts and science lessons for articles in this issue of ExplorEr AdvEnturEr.
Explorer MagazineExplorEr classroom magazines are specifically written for each grade, 2-5. Through great storytelling and stunning photographs, the ExplorEr magazines develop literacy skills and teach standards-based science content.
The ExplorEr magazines strive to offer a variety of reading experiences for students with different ability levels in the same class. Thus, all articles have been measured using the Lexile® Framework for Reading. Some articles will be easier to read than others, but all articles in ExplorEr AdvEnturEr will be within the 520-950L range.
ExplorEr is part of nAtionAl GEoGrAphic ExplorEr's Education program. For more resources, visit the "For Teachers" tab on ExplorEr's website, natgeo.org/explorermag-resources.
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TEACHER'S GUIDE
National Geographic Young Explorer, Voyager Page 1
Vol. 16 No. 7
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Voyager (Grade 1)
Vol. 16 No. 7
TEACHER'S GUIDE
In This GuideIn this guide, you will find language
arts, science, and social studies
lessons for the articles in this issue of
Young ExplorEr VoYagEr.
Young Explorer Magazine classroom magazines
for kindergarten and grade 1
develop young readers’ literacy skills
through engaging informational
text. Great storytelling and stunning
photographs teach students about
our planet and the people, plants, and
animals that live on it. Encourage your
students to read and to explore our
world with magazines.
VoyagerThe Voyager edition is written for
first grade readers. All articles in the
Voyager edition have been measured
using the Lexile® Framework for
Reading. Some articles will be easier
to read than others, though all articles
will be within the 190-400L range.
Visit website,
NatGeo.org/explorermag-resources,
to find additional resources for
extending your students’ learning.
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Classroom Posters
Giant Pacific octopus These octopuses can grow bigger and live longer than any other octopus species. The largest on record was 9.1 meters (30 feet) across and weighed more than 270 kilograms (600 pounds). They mostly hunt shrimp, clams, lobsters, and fish. But they have been known to attack and eat sharks, too.
(GREATER BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS) © ALEX MUSTARD/NPL/MINDEN PICTURES; (GLASS OCTOPUS) © SOLVIN ZANKL/NPL/MINDEN PICTURES; (GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS) © SUE DALY/NPL/MINDEN PICTURES; (MIMIC OCTOPUS) REINHARD DIRSCHERL/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; (WOLF OCTOPUS) DAVID LIITTSCHWAGER/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE
Octopus!There are 300 species
of octopus in the world. These five live in the Indian
and Pacific oceans.
Mimic octopusThe mimic octopus can copy the appearance and behavior of other animals. Often it chooses to mimic animals that are poisonous, such as lionfish, seasnakes, and jellies. Predators see what they think is a dangerous animal and steer clear.
Wolf octopus The wolf octopus is the world’s smallest octopus. It’s less than 2.5 centimeters (an inch) long and weighs less than one gram (a third of an ounce). Not much is known about them, except that they often escape captivity!
Explorer Copyright © 2017. National Geographic and the Yellow Border are registered trademarks of the National Geographic Society.
ACTUAL SIZE
Greater blue-ringed octopus This octopus would easily fit in the palm of your hand. But touching it is not recommended. This octopus is poisonous. Other sea creatures know this because of the octopus’s colors. The deep blue rings are a signal to stay away.
Glass octopusThe glass octopus is mysterious. It lives at depths of up to 1,000 meters (3,000 feet). Its body is almost entirely see-through.
Its eyes are nearly rectangular, and they sit on stalks. Very little is known about its life cycle or behavior.
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registered trademarks of the National Geographic Society.
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Grows Up
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National Geographic Explorer, Adventurer Page 1 Vol. 16 No. 7
Adventurer (Grade 5)
Vol. 16 No. 7
In This GuideThis guide contains language arts and science lessons for articles in this issue of ExplorEr AdvEnturEr.
Explorer MagazineExplorEr classroom magazines are specifically written for each grade, 2-5. Through great storytelling and stunning photographs, the ExplorEr magazines develop literacy skills and teach standards-based science content.
The ExplorEr magazines strive to offer a variety of reading experiences for students with different ability levels in the same class. Thus, all articles have been measured using the Lexile® Framework for Reading. Some articles will be easier to read than others, but all articles in ExplorEr AdvEnturEr will be within the 520-950L range.
ExplorEr is part of nAtionAl GEoGrAphic ExplorEr's Education program. For more resources, visit the "For Teachers" tab on ExplorEr's website, natgeo.org/explorermag-resources.
Your Subscription Includes: • Magazines • Classroom Posters • Projectable Magazine
• Interactive Whiteboard Lesson • Teacher’s Guide • App (additional subscription required)
ADVENTURER
Explorer
Bananas 10 Mars 16
NatGeo.org/explorermag-resources Password: explorer16 Vol. 16 No. 7
Octopus 2
TEACHER'S GUIDE
National Geographic Young Explorer, Voyager Page 1
Vol. 16 No. 7
Your Subscription Includes:
• Magazines • Classroom Posters • Projectable Magazine
• Interactive Whiteboard Lesson • Teacher’s Guide • Interactive Edition
(additional subscription required)
Voyager (Grade 1)
Vol. 16 No. 7TEACHER'S GUIDE
In This GuideIn this guide, you will find language
arts, science, and social studies
lessons for the articles in this issue of
Young ExplorEr VoYagEr.
Young Explorer Magazine classroom magazines
for kindergarten and grade 1
develop young readers’ literacy skills
through engaging informational
text. Great storytelling and stunning
photographs teach students about
our planet and the people, plants, and
animals that live on it. Encourage your
students to read and to explore our
world with magazines.
VoyagerThe Voyager edition is written for
first grade readers. All articles in the
Voyager edition have been measured
using the Lexile® Framework for
Reading. Some articles will be easier
to read than others, though all articles
will be within the 190-400L range.
Visit website,
NatGeo.org/explorermag-resources,
to find additional resources for
extending your students’ learning.
VOYAGER
An EagleGrows Up
Making Chocolate 10 A Closer Look 18
2
NatGeo.org/explorermag-resources Password: explorer16 Vol. 16 No. 7