Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education

Geography Awareness Week
November 15-21, 2009

Program Coordinator:
Michelle Leba Washington Technology Magnet Middle School michelle.leba@spps.org

Geography Awareness Week began in 1987 when U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing the third week in November as Geography Awareness Week. Each year a different theme is highlighted and approximately one and a half million people participate in related activities. The theme this year is Europe.

Join schools from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico in planning celebrations during Geography Awareness Week, November 15-21, and throughout the school year. Download a free Geography Action! Mapping Europe Toolkit filled with activities, maps, and tips for planning highly interactive, festive events for students, families, and communities to enjoy.

For more information http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/index.html

HOW TO CELEBRATE GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK FLYER

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEW EDUCATOR DISCOUNT

For the first time ever, National Geographic is offering educators the chance to subscribe to National Geographic magazine at this special rate of $12.00 per year.

To subscribe go to http://www.ngsednet.org/ At this site they also have classroom companions available with lesson plans related to articles from each months magazines. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MY WONDERFUL WORLD CAMPAIGN

A coalition led by National Geographic Society is taking action to inspire parents and educators to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in the community. For more information go online to www.mywonderfulworld.org