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» Upcoming Events |
August 1st, 2010 to December 1st, 2010
» GGA Postcard Contest
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September 18th, 2010
» South Carolina Geofest
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September 25th, 2010 to October 3rd, 2010
» 2010 NCGE Annual Meeting
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October 5th, 2010 to November 11th, 2010
» Giant Map of South America
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October 27th, 2010 to October 29th, 2010
» 2010 GCSS Conference
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November 15th, 2010 to November 21st, 2010
» Geography Awareness Week
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Mission Statement
The Georgia Geographic Alliance (GGA) is a volunteer organization of individuals who believe that geographic knowledge is essential to a well-rounded education. Its mission is to enhance geographic literacy among K-12 students throughout Georgia. The Alliance helps to ensure that Georgia citizens are global thinkers, problem solvers, and internationally competitive workers by providing professional development programs for classroom teachers.
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 GGA Blast |
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Aug 20, 2010 - 12:02 PM - by avallenc
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We invite you to the 2010 National Conference on Geography Education. The conference is sponsored by the National Council for Geographic Education. The Georgia Geographic Alliance is the co-host for this event. Participants, sponsors, and exhibitors, may present and/or attend engaging sessions. Click here for more information.
The topic for the next live NCGE webinar will be "Using GIS in the Classroom" and will be held on Tuesday August, 31st. It is free for NCGE members and $20 for non-members. Click here for more information.
The theme for the GGA annual postcard contest is "Fresh Water." Click here to view the guidelines as well as links to teaching resources for fresh water. The top three winners in each of the 3 divisions will receive a certificate and a their choice of the following prizes from shop.nationalgeographic.com:
1st Place: Any National Geographic Book or DVD under $65
2nd Place: Any National Geographic Book or DVD under $30
3rd Place: Any National Geographic Magazine Subscription
The GGA and KSU will be hosting the Giant Map of South America from October 5th to November 11th, 2010. Click here to reserve a time slot.
The Carter Library is holding a $10,000 Student Essay Contest! This essay contest is for students from 4 th thru 8 th grades, and they can WIN UP TO $10,000 in U. S. Savings Bonds! Click here for more information.
The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum and the Coca-Cola Foundation has generously established funding for the Carter Library to provide transportation funds for Georgia schools to use when bringing students to our newly-renovated museum for educational activities. Click here for more information.
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“Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act” (TGIF) |
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Oct 19, 2009 - 2:57 PM - by avallenc
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There is an important Bill working its way through the US Congress. This is the “Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act” (TGIF). If passed, it will improve geographic literacy among K-12 students by supporting professional development for teachers, as offered through institutions of higher education. It would rectify the problem that Geography was the only discipline not funded by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Please email your Representatives and Senators to voice their support of this Bill. The House Version of the Bill is HR 1240 “Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act.” You may find your House Representative’s email at http://www.house.gov/ . The Senate version of the bill is S-749 “Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act.” You may find Senators Chambliss’ and Isakson’s email addresses at http://senate.gov/
Thank you in advance for your support.
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