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For more
than a
century, the
National
Geographic
Society has
fostered
awareness of
the world’s
diverse
cultures and
environments.
The
tradition
continues
with
Geography
Action!
, an annual
awareness
program that
helps
educators
promote
geographic
fluency in
schools and
communities
across the
United
States and
Canada.
GEOGRAPHY ACTION 2009!
Mapping Europe
Geography is
a critical
component of
a 21st
century
education,
and National
Geographic
is working
to raise
awareness so
that all
students
have
opportunities
to know and
understand
their
planet. Each
year the
Geography
Action!
program
offers tools
and
resources
for
educators to
bring
geography to
life through
school and
community
events. You
can
participate
and raise
awareness by
using these
materials
for a school
or community
event any
time of the
year, or
during
Geography
Awareness
Week,
November
15-21, 2009.
The newest
toolkit,
Geography
Action!
Mapping
Europe,
is now
available
for free
download for
use for
classroom
activities,
awareness
events, and
after-school
programs.
Find all you
need to
build a huge
wall or
floor map of
Europe, as
well as
in-depth
activities
for grades
K-12.
Download the
toolkit,
tile map,
and Europe
support
materials by
visiting
National
Geographic's
Geography
Action!
site
GEOGRAPHY ACTION 2008!
Mapping the Americas -
Teachers—take
your students on
a journey across
the Americas,
from the Arctic
to Tierra del
Fuego, with
Geography
Action!
Mapping the
Americas. Get
the whole school
involved in
creating a
jumbo-sized map
of the Americas
that's so big it
can cover the
side of a school
building or the
floor of the
cafeteria. Map
builders will
learn about the
cultures,
climates,
landmarks, and
critical issues
found in the
diverse
countries of the
Americas.
Download the
Geography
Action!
Mapping the
Americas Toolkit
(PDF) and get
the jumbo-sized
map along with
activities,
games, and tips
for planning a
highly
interactive and
festive event
for students,
families, and
communities. The
activities and
games in the
toolkit are
easy, fun, and
educational.
Work with your
PTA, local
businesses, and
your students to
create a
successful
event. Your
regional
coordinator and
the CGA office
have the toolkit
and posters
available.
Contact us!
Download the CGA
Geography
Action!
PowerPoint slide
show used in
presentations
across
California.
GEOGRAPHY ACTION! 2007 Asia - Click here for ideas on integrating GA! Asia with Math/Literacy and more! |
GEOGRAPHY ACTION! 2006 | Africa in 3-D
In 2006-07, the National Geographic Geography Action! program will focus on Africa. The program will feature the regional and cultural geography of "Africa in 3-D: Diversity, Demographics, and Discovery!"
Geography Action! themes will focus on the continents for the next several years, the result of which will be a world curriculum. Students are sure to be engaged by the spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife, and rich cultures of Africa, the first continent featured.
"Africa in 3-D" activities and lessons will be adaptable for all subjects, including science. The program launches in September and is geared for participation throughout the 2006-07 school year. The Geography Action! Web site will offer dozens of interactive experiences, as well as include ideas for creating your own African festival.
Mark your calendar for Geography Awareness Week—November 12-18, 2006—a great time to highlight Africa in the classroom, school, and community!
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GEOGRAPHY ACTION! 2005 | Migration: The Human Journey
This year's theme, Migration: The Human Journey, encourages kids to explore and honor their diverse heritages. As they trace the migration stories of their communities, students will examine and photodocument distinctive features of their cultures, connecting their personal geographies to the greater history of human movement.
Online:
Interact with other educators in the new Geography Action! community, part of National Geographic's Education Network. Here you can get materials and new ideas, share and store resources, ask questions, and solicit feedback about your Geography Action! work.
Classroom posters, lesson plans, The Genographic Project and other activities are all available through National Geographic EdNet.
GEOGRAPHY ACTION! 2004 | Cultures: The Sound of Place
How do language, music, and other aspects of the auditory environment give voice to the history, movement, and interaction of peoples all over the globe? How would you capture the sound of your hometown? With toe-tapping zydeco music? The clang of a cable car? The honk of a car horn—or of geese? Geography Action! 2004—Cultures: The Sound of Place challenges kids to explore how language, music, and other sounds of their environment give voice to the history, movement, and interaction of people through time.
Teach:
How would you capture the sound of your hometown? With toe-tapping zydeco music? The clang of a cable car? The honk of a car horn—or of geese? Get lesson plans and activities for all ages below.
Chat and Discuss:
Share ideas, triumphs, and tribulations. Meet fellow educators, host a live chat, or participate in a threaded discussion.
Collect Resources:
Comb the Resource Library and create a personal file of resources (such as Web sites, documents, and articles) to help you in your Geography Action! teaching.
Collaborate:
Work with others on projects or get feedback on your own.
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Lesson Plans
Grades K-2: Culture Goggles—Same Holy Land, Different Holidays
Grades K-2: Greeting Friends From Other Places
Grades 3-5: Cultural Connections—The Tapestry of Life
Grades 3-5: Fairy Tales, Then and Now
Grades 6-8: Culture Shock
Grades 6-8: Regional Guidebook
Grades 9-12: Defining Regions of the United States
Grades 9-12: Geography and History in Songs
Grades 9-12: Is a Smile Always Just a Smile?
Activities (For All Ages)
Lizzie's Morning
Marco Polo
New Takes on Old Tales
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