Washington Geographic Alliance
Enhancing Geography Education in Washington State
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Giant Asia Map at St. Philomena
by Richard Kennedy Added August 3, 2008 at 9:39pm
WGA Reception at NGS Live! May 12, 2008
by Richard Kennedy Added May 15, 2008 at 9:57pm
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Geographic Ignorance
Hey Bill, put a pushpin in China
Nation Of Andorra Not In Africa, Shocked U.S. State Dept. Reports
Miss Teen South Carolina 2007
Mapping Europe Postcard Contest for Washington State K-12 Students
Giant Traveling Washington State Map
To make giant maps more available, the Washington Geographic Alliance created a giant traveling map of Washington State. It is 22 feet high, 32 feet wide, and weighs 80 pounds. Like the National Geographic giant traveling maps, students will be able to walk on the map in their stocking feet.
The cartography was completed by Allan Cartography of Medford, Oregon. Three copies of the map were printed by Berry and Homer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are now in our possession.
The giant traveling map of Washington State was first on public display at Benaroya Hall in Seattle during the National Geographic Live lectures of May 11 and 12. The map was recently displayed at the Puyallup Fair.
A set of grade specific activities is being created for the giant traveling map of Washington State. The giant traveling maps are available for loan to your schools new. Please go to the Contact Us tab and email the WGA Vice-president.
2009 Summer Institute Completed
Bring the World into Your Classroom Washington Geographic Alliance 2009 Summer Institute
Society and Nature in Puget Sound Country
Kent, Washington July 6-10, 2009
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National Geographic Bee deadline extended...last chance to register!
The National Geographic Bee is a school competition for students in any grades four through eight. Excite your students about the world around them and reward those who excel in their knowledge of geography by giving them a chance to compete in a school geographic bee.
The final deadline for registration has been extended to December 11, 2009. After October 15, the registration fee increases to $90. School level Bees can be held… Continue
Posted by Tim Scharks on October 15, 2009 at 10:59pm
Register your school now for the National Geographic Bee!
Schools with students in grades 4-8 in the United States are eligible to participate in this annual competition. Find out how to register their schools by going to: www.nationalgeographic.com/geographicbee. Schools that register by the deadline to conduct a school-level Bee, receive all contest materials and information they need.
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Posted by Tim Scharks on September 3, 2009 at 9:09pm
National Geographic: Perseids: What They Are, How to Watch the Meteors, More
Anne Minard
for National Geographic News
August 12, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, and in the Northern Hemisphere the Perseids may be the best—or at least most convenient—meteor-watching event of the year (see Perseids pictures). So what's it all about?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/090812-… Continue
Posted by Tim Scharks on August 12, 2009 at 10:32am
Geocaching Class: Des Moines, Washington Parks and Rec
Geocaching - an adventure game for GPS users
Have GPS – Will Travel. Learn everything about Geocaching from what they are, where they are and how to find them. Dick Body will be teaching the basics to get you started and then with your new-found skills participating in geocaching via the internet!
Location: Activity… Continue
Posted by Tim Scharks on June 23, 2009 at 8:05pm
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The Washington Geographic Alliance (WGA), in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, provides teacher professional development and supports initiatives to promote the geographic fluency of America's teachers, children, and teens.
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