This October, Explorer Classroom will be exploring how access to water impacts ecosystems and our own communities. Join Explorer Nigel Golden to learn about the effects of climate change on Arctic ecosystems, and his work with the Arctic squirrel!

Explorer Classroom is an interactive session that connects learners with National Geographic Explorers for short lessons and Q&A. After the featured Explorer’s lesson, your students will have a chance to have their questions answered in real time! This event is recommended for student groups in grades K-2 and will take place on October 17th @ 11am ET. A recording of the event will be available to watch on-demand on our YouTube channel if your students cannot attend live.

This school year, each month will be organized around a specific theme to help students build an #ExplorerMindset. October’s theme is Water Conservation! We’ll focus on building the attitudes of empathy and empowerment, and the skills of using geographic practices, and critical thinking. Explorers will demonstrate the 21st Century Skills of communication and collaboration. The related standards are Earth & Human Activity, Ecosystems, and Geography. Teachers, we’ve also created a new interactive guide, Explorer Mindset in Action! Share this with your students to take them on a learning journey with each of our Explorers that sparks curiosity, builds empathy, and empowers ALL learners to take action.

#ExplorerClassroom is for everyone! All events are free.

There are two ways to participate in the virtual event, as a featured class on screen or watching live on YouTube. If space is available, you may request to be a featured class during the registration process.