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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