National Geographic Society

Fall 2008, look out for the launch of Geography Action! Mapping the Americas. A free downloadable toolkit will be available for teachers who would like to celebrate Geography Awareness Week, November 16-22, 2008, and beyond. The toolkit includes tips for planning a highly interactive, festive event for students, families, and communities to enjoy with activities and games that are easy, fun, and educational. Students and families who participate in a Geography Action! Mapping the Americas event will come away with a new understanding of how fun maps can be and the diversity of the peoples and landscapes in the Americas.