National Geographic (magazine)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-geographic-magazine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the publication start date?January 1888
2. What is the founding body?The National Geographic Society, established in 1888
3. What is National Geographic magazine?National Geographic is a magazine filled with amazing pictures and stories about animals, faraway places, and cool science. It started in 1888 and has helped people learn about the world.
4. Why does National Geographic have a yellow border?The yellow border has been on every cover since 1900. It makes the magazine easy to spot and shows people that it is trustworthy.

Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Ethnographic Portrayal: Detailed descriptions and analyses of the customs, beliefs, and social structures of particular human societies.
Multi-platform Strategy: A media approach that utilizes various channels, including print, digital, and broadcast, to reach audiences.