Alaska Geographic Alliance
Inspiring students and educators to reach beyond their borders
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The Alaska Geographic Alliance (AGA), in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, provides teacher professional development and supports initiatives to increase the geo-literacy of all Alaskans.
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Idita Quest 2012
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Our Map of the Month feature is brought to you courtesy of AGA member Roger Pearson.
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Geo-literacy: Spread the word
I often run into people who believe geography is only about memorizing place names and trivia. While disappointing, it does offer me the opportunity to make a case for geography and express just how vital it is that we help our students become geo-literate citizens. So often, as geography educators, we talk to each other about this, but how often do we reach out to other stakeholders –…
ContinuePosted by Katie Kennedy on December 12, 2012 at 10:39am
Last Chance to Register for 2013 National Geographic Bee!
Quick! If you haven't already registered to participate in the (25th anniversary) National Geographic Bee, this is absolutely the last chance. REGISTRATION LETTERS and FEES MUST be physically in National Geographic's hands by…
Posted by Katie Kennedy on December 7, 2012 at 1:00pm
GeoFest in Fairbanks
Check out the News-Miner story and photos of Saturday's GeoFest:
Posted by Nancy Tarnai on November 20, 2012 at 1:00pm
Happy Geography Awareness Week!
Please visit http://snras.blogspot.com/2012/11/snras-celebrates-geography-awareness.html to read all about GAWeek in Alaska!
Posted by Nancy Tarnai on November 12, 2012 at 10:30am
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Fish as a Natural Resource in Alaska
Hi, All,I am working on developing lesson plans and resources for teaching about the seafood industry in Alaska and am wondering what resources teachers are using in middle school and high school to…Continue
Started by Marilyn Jane Sigman Oct 18, 2012.
Google Earth 2
I absolutely enjoyed the class where we could create our Overlays,Tours, and Paths. I think that would be great to create Tours of the villages of the Alaskan Native people as I teach 3rd grade…Continue
Started by Inna Ashcraft Nov 30, 2011.
Armenian students seeking pen pals
A young Peace Corps volunteer working in schools in Sisan, Armenia is looking for Alaskan pen pals for students in grades 3-12. Her name is Emily and she has an…Continue
Started by Katie Kennedy Nov 9, 2011.
Geography Awareness Week Missions
Visit http://www.missionexplore.net/challenger/geographyawarenessweek for ways to participate in the GA Week missions.…Continue
Started by Nancy Tarnai Oct 11, 2011.
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