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  • Virtual Learning Support Resources
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  • Educational Technology Video Library
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    • Device Care & Use
    • Digital Resource Toolbox
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    • Educational Technology Video Library

GALE - Nat Geo Kids

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  • Once you've found the content, click the Get Link button (image of a chain) on the horizontal navigation bar

  • An overlay window will open displaying the direct link URL


Overview

Grade levels: Primary, Intermediate, Middle

National Geographic Kids is a content-rich, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate access to magazines, books, images and videos about current events and hot topics kids love to learn about. The modern design and simple navigation makes it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.  


Target Audience: Grades K-8

Content Connections: All 

Access: Username and password information for BCPS staff and students can be found on the BCPS Digital Content Access Page.

⭐Click here to see a list of translation, accommodation, and modification features available for Multilingual Learners and students with special education needs.⭐


Learning How

Getting Started with...

  • Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids Professional Learning Page

  • Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids Overview video

  • Using Gale Presents Nat Geo Kids YouTube Video

  • Visit the Gale Status Page to quickly see if the platform is working normally or experiencing an outage.

ISTE Standards for Students

    • 3. Knowledge Constructor- Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Ideas for Use


  • Translations of video transcripts into dozens of languages. Translated transcripts can be read aloud with the text to speech technology.  

  • Readspeaker provides text-to-speech technology on magazines and books. 

  • Closed Captioning is provided on all videos.  

  • Embedded dictionary provides instant access to definitetions by clicking the dictionary button and typing the unknown word.

  • Use the citation button to access the proper citation for magazines, articles and videos.

  • Advanced search options allow for users to search opened content by key word.

  • Direct links are available which can be posted in Schoology for quick student access.

  • Nat Geo Kids YouTube Channel provides additional supplemental information

Baltimore County Public Schools' Office of Library Media & Instructional Technology does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information located on external resources and tools. Every reasonable attempt has been made to ensure that resources and tools are educationally sound and do not contain links that could be deemed in violation of the BCPS Technology Acceptable Use Policy (TAUP). Teachers should use their own discretion prior to using any of these tools or resources.  

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