Month: December 2007

Classroom Ideas

Tell Us: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Subscribe to this blog’s feed We’re gearing up for the holidays here at My Wonderful World and sharing stories about what makes the season special for our family and friends. Down in NC, my family traditions spring from our proximity to the coast and the temperate weather in the South. Our holiday party usually involves shucking oysters on the back deck and wearing short sleeves … Continue reading Tell Us: What are your favorite holiday traditions?

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Geography In the News

Maps: It’s all about perspective (and sometimes politics)

Subscribe to this blog’s feed Images of 1507 Waldseemuller map: Jim Young/Reuters, Brazilbrazil.com. It may betray me as a nerd, but I’ll confess: I have an affinity for maps. Most geography majors will admit a certain childhood fascination with maps as underlying, at least in part, their eventual decision to specialize in the discipline. Many non-geographers are equally appreciative of these diagrams of the world. … Continue reading Maps: It’s all about perspective (and sometimes politics)

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Geography Awareness Week

Geography Awareness Week 2007: In Review

Subscribe to this blog’s feed                             Map of Asia courtesy of National Geographic Xpeditions It’s been over two weeks since “Geography Awareness Week,” National Geographic Education’s capstone annual event honoring our favorite topic. Now that we’ve all had some time to allow the adrenaline to wear off, let’s reflect on the events that made November 11-17 a … Continue reading Geography Awareness Week 2007: In Review

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My Wonderful World on Facebook

Subscribe to this blog’s feed  New Group: My Wonderful World: A National Geographic-led Campaign Excerpt from the description: “Chances are you reside on this sphere commonly referred to as ‘the world.’ That’s why you should join this group: My Wonderful World. Pocahontas was right: We don’t own the Earth; we share it with many other people and living things. Sadly, ever since Carmen Sandiego was … Continue reading My Wonderful World on Facebook

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