Join Expedition Leader Paul Rose, one of the world’s most accomplished science divers, to learn how the National Geographic Pristine Seas team is exploring and studying our ocean to protect it with the creation of marine reserves. Paul will share stories of his experience leading expeditions, discuss the benefits of marine reserves, and share examples of different careers for students who might be considering ocean conservation in their future. Paul has worked with the Pristine Seas team for nine years and has great stories you won’t want to miss!
Pristine Seas is a project that combines exploration, research, communications, policy and media to protect the oceans' vital places. Since its beginning in 2008, Pristine Seas has carried out 36 expeditions around the world and helped inspire the creation of 25 marine protected areas covering 6.5 million square kilometers of ocean—this is an area more than twice the size of India.
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 3-8 and will take place on October 20th @ 10am and 2pm ET; register for the time that works best for your class. 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.