The Arts

This lesson from National Geographic Xpeditions helps students understand that geography is an important field that enables people to make sense of the world and prepare for the future. Students will concentrate on how photography can contribute to the process by viewing the pictures of undersea photographer David Doubilet.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students learn about some of the important discoveries that oceanographers have made and some areas that they are still investigating. Students make posters explaining how oceanography is important and how it's used. The lesson is appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students learn about the vocalizations of several whale species and the special calls of different populations of blue whales. It is appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students explore how photography can help humans understand the impact they have on the oceans by looking at the photographs of David Doubilet. The activity is appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students learn about marine biology as a career, the types of plants and animals marine biologists study and how technology helps them in their work. The lesson is appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.