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The WonderLab Learning Resources is a collection of resources for educators to bring wonder back into their teaching, inspired by the work of National Geographic Explorer Anand Varma. These resources were designed using two foundational frameworks: the Explorer Mindset Learning Framework and the Wonder Learning Strategies.

The resources allow educators to inspire their learners “to slow down, observe, find the mystery of things that hide in plain sight and take the time to explore the wonder of our world” as they develop skills and attitudes of a National Geographic Explorer. The collection consists of flexible, non-standard aligned short activities, learning tools, professional learning resources and videos.

This guide consists of the following sections:

1. Explorer Mindset and Explorer Mindset Learning Framework
2. Wonder Learning Strategies Framework
3. Scientific Practices to Inspire Wonder
4. Professional Learning Resources
5. Activities
6. Learning Tools
7. "I Wonder" Educational Video Series

Return to the WonderLab Learning Resources landing page here.