This resource was developed for Geography Awareness Week 2009. Each third week of November, students, families, and community members focus on the importance of geography through events, lessons, games, and challenges. Visit the Geography Awareness Week website to find out more about this year's program.

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Mary Crooks, National Geographic Society

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Kara West
Jeannie Evers, Emdash Editing

Last Updated

May 13, 2013

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