Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education

Geography Awareness Week
November 11-17, 2007

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 Asia.

For more information http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction

PLANNING A FAMILY GEOGRAPHY NIGHT

Want to plan a Family Geography Night but aren't sure where to begin? Check out this planning kit with step by step instructions including how to get started, selecting a date, planning geography games, promoting your event, and getting media coverage.

FAMILY GEOGRAPHY NIGHT PLANNING KIT

Let us know how your event went by submitting the form below.

EVENT REPORTING FORM

The first 30 people to submit this completed form will receive a Geography Kit with an inflatable globe, world maps, Asia maps, and other fun prizes!

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