Geographic Alliance of Iowa

National Geographic Society’s Geography Action: Rivers 2001

Rivers: Using, Changing, Saving

November 11-17, National Geographic Awareness Week

This theme gives people a great deal of latitude for finding out about the importance of rivers!
We can all think of several ways we use rivers, how they have been changed or how they have changed us, and maybe even some that need saved!

We are sponsoring a photography contest and a poster contest, at three grade levels each.
There is also a TC contest for new lesson plans.

The National Geographic Society’s webpage has lots of fun interactive ideas.

Almost the entire GAW focus this year is to be found on the NGS webpage, rather than in packets.
Our packets will include the NGS poster, a river puzzle, and a brochure, a copy of the Theme Days and report form, information about the contests for students and teacher consultants, a list of “river partners” who could conceivably help you with programs, and a bibliography.

To download a map of Iowa rivers: http://www.gis.state.ia.us/iowaims/ims.html