Geography is more than places on a map. It is global connections and fascinating creatures. It is people and cultures, economics and politics. And it is essential to understanding our world.
But sadly, our kids are not getting enough of it. A new National Geographic-Roper survey shows that half of young Americans cannot locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent cannot even find the Pacific Ocean. Without geography, our children are not ready for the world.
As a direct initiative to promote geographic literacy, the National Council of La Raza has teamed up with other leading organizations to create My Wonderful World. This National Geographic-led campaign aims to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in the community.
The campaign goals are:
- To show parents how to help their children learn about the world
- To increase geographic offerings and resources in the schools
- To increase the number of students who take geography-related courses and engage in related activities at school
- To generate local support for geography education in schools
- To increase the number of community organizations that engage young people in geography-related activities
The My Wonderful World website (www.mywonderfulworld.org) provides valuable information and resources for educators, parents, kids, and teens to give our children the power of global knowledge.
For parent resources please click here.
For teacher resources please click here.
For games and other resources please click here.
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