National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society believes that the power of science, exploration and storytelling can change the world (National Geographic). It began as an amateur scientific organization in 1888 by Gardiner Greene Hubbard and went on to become the largest scientific-educational institution in the world (Lutz and Collins 1993:16). According to Lutz and Collins (1993:16), the National Geographic Society was influenced by several historical trends such as the emergence of mass journalism, distinct academic disciplines, development of photoengraving technology, and the most important, America’s rising interest in foreign lands. Therefore, all these factors created an atmosphere for an organization such as National Geographic to successfully operate…

National Geographic society is a non profit organization that has been going on since 1888 and still is going on today caring about our education and our planet. I think it is a great organization and you should go check it out they do a lot of events so if you don't like one you may like another or you just might like all of them. I am encouraging you to at least read about it to see if you like it if you dont you dont have to go if you do you are more than welcome to come out to some of the…

The prevalence of symbolism throughout the poem helps Bishop communicate the idea of how a child’s sudden introduction to the confusing and unfamiliar can be a terrifying experience. While her aunt was being worked on at the dentist office, Elizabeth sat in the waiting room and, “...[while I] waited I read/ the National Geographic /(I could read) and carefully /studied the photographs...a dead man slung on a pole...babies with pointed heads...” For a large portion of the poem the National…

Glory & Honor is a historical drama that focuses on Robert Peary (Henry Czerny) and his assistant Matthew Henson (Delroy Lindo). Robert Peary was born in Cresson, Pennsylvania on May 6, 1856, but moved to Portland, Maine where he grew up and went to Bodowin College in Brunswick, Maine. He then became a civil engineer for the United States Navy who was held in the highest regard due to his “exceptional talents” (Robinson 118). It was these talents that would lead him to be the first man to claim…

Racial prejudice was high, and Peary received all the recognition while Henson was widely ignored due to race. Things began to change, though, as time went on. Almost 30 years after the expedition, Henson was made the first black member of the Explorer’s Club in New York, which was an extravagant honor. After having the chance to meet Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Henson died in 1855 at the age of 88 (“Matthew A. Henson”). After his death, he became more widely accepted and has been honored…

Jane Goodall is often known as “the woman who redefined man.” She was born in 1934, on the third of April, in London, England, under the name Valarie Jane Morris-Goodall. At an early age, Jane expressed an interest in animals. Now, Goodall is a famous ethologist, primarily known for her extensive research of chimpanzees. However, throughout her life, Jane Goodall has been extremely ambitious and has accomplished many deeds. Figure 1. Jane in Action. Photo by unknown. Date unknown. Goodall…

The forum is National Geographic magazine. This magazine can be found on both the web and in print. Additionally, readers can sign up for the Print Plus subscription which gives access to current issues in print and online and all of the archived magazines online. There is an online forum for National Geographic readers in which they may voice their opinions about articles and carry discussions on topics. Additionally, the magazine accepts messages and feedback from the readers that they…

Herschbach, Dudley. "The Dolphin Oracle." Harvard Magazine, 1993, pp. 57-59. SIRS Issues Researcher,https://sks.sirs.com. This article is from the Harvard Magazine. This article is written by Dudley Herschbach an American chemist who won a nobel prize and who was a chemist at Harvard University. Herschbach shows great knowledge in this topic. The article is very informative and Herschbach gives many quotes from reliable sources. Herschbach clearly knew what he wrought about and it shined…

The function of the National Honor Society (NHS) is to promote leadership and help develop character in students through community service. Being part of an organization like the National Honor Society would open doors to new opportunities such as tapping into a network of individuals that have similar interests as mine. If selected, I would help contribute to the growth of NHS by using my time helping other students achieve their goals academically, whether they need help with school work or…

The National Honor Society is an organization that acknowledges and congratulates students with high educational standings and certain characteristics. NHS looks for people with traits such as leadership, people who are outgoing in their community, and people with a great quality of character. If I am selected to be in this group, I would contribute to the growth of NHS by spreading information about what NHS is to other students and teachers. Before I got this application, I didn’t even know…