Explorer Classroom | Racing the Thaw with Erika Larsen

Erika Larsen is Erika Larsen is a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller known for her essays, which document cultures that maintain close ties with nature. Erika will share her work on the Yupiaq indigenous peoples, through her research on the ancient archaeological site Nunalleq which is situated in modern day Quinhagak, Alaska.

We believe that everyone, of every race, identity, experience, and ability should be able to safely explore the wonder of our world. We encourage you to take time today to watch these resources that showcase the valuable and diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and insights from some of the Black Explorers within our global Explorer community:

Here are some suggested activities for your students to do after the event:
K-5: Draw a picture or photo strip of something you learned.
Grades 5-8: Write a short “news article” about what you learned.
High School: Produce a short video that explains something you learned today.

Share your students activities by tagging @NatGeoEducation and using #ExplorerClassroom on Twitter. Our team will share your student’s work with the Explorer.

Please Note: Explorer Classroom sessions are live events hosted on YouTube. They are open to the public and recorded. Please share these terms with parents of students who will participate live on camera. If any parents or students prefer not to be on camera, please accommodate their wishes in your classroom.


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