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  #1 Marlene esteves on 17 Nov 11

   

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  Throughout Utah County, 4 hundred students from grades 4 through 12 participated in a full day of geography based learning and activities, learning about a variety of skills and occupations related to Geographic Information Systems. These students had the opportunity to participate in this globally recognized event in conjunction with National Geographic week. The main purpose was to educate people regarding geography and the many applications of GIS in day-to-day life to help encourage and help others gain an appreciation of geography. Students learned about maps and learned how geography could expand knowledge. All the knowledge presented is relevant and can assist the youth when planning for the future. This program provided mentors for the youth, getting them excited about geography, developing an appreciation for the subject. The geography week, and the lessons and activities, indicate how important it is to teach geography since the programs and other geographic information systems are used daily. This article is important because you can see students reflecting on their appreciation for what they have learned. Similar activities and implementing a Geography week within our schools can be beneficial since it can potentially encourage learning. The example and success of the National Geographic Week can be very useful, and proves beneficial to both teachers and parents since students of varying age can develop an appreciation for geography.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/professional-volunteers-teach-students-gis-technology/article_02a78241-fef7-5e9a-bd4f-0b9d5f85d655.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/professional-volunteers-teach-students-gis-technology/article_02a78241-fef7-5e9a-bd4f-0b9d5f85d655.html</a> <br /> <br /> Throughout Utah County, 4 hundred students from grades 4 through 12 participated in a full day of geography based learning and activities, learning about a variety of skills and occupations related to Geographic Information Systems. These students had the opportunity to participate in this globally recognized event in conjunction with National Geographic week. The main purpose was to educate people regarding geography and the many applications of GIS in day-to-day life to help encourage and help others gain an appreciation of geography. Students learned about maps and learned how geography could expand knowledge. All the knowledge presented is relevant and can assist the youth when planning for the future. This program provided mentors for the youth, getting them excited about geography, developing an appreciation for the subject. The geography week, and the lessons and activities, indicate how important it is to teach geography since the programs and other geographic information systems are used daily. This article is important because you can see students reflecting on their appreciation for what they have learned. Similar activities and implementing a Geography week within our schools can be beneficial since it can potentially encourage learning. The example and success of the National Geographic Week can be very useful, and proves beneficial to both teachers and parents since students of varying age can develop an appreciation for geography.</div>

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