Geographic Awareness Week
(GAW)
"URBAN GEOGRAPHY"
2020 Schedule of Events
November 15-20
Each year, over 100,000 Americans actively participate in Geography Awareness Week. Established by Presidential proclamation over 30 years ago, this annual public awareness program organized by National Geographic Education Programs (NGEP) encourages citizens young and old to think and learn about the interconnectedness of our world.
This year we plan to
Explore Urban Geography
with events tied to the 5 themes of Geography.
Scheduled Events
Monday - Place
Travelogue Series Round-table
3:30 PM CST via Zoom, registration required
Join us for a round the world discussion on travel. Several FHSU Faculty and Students will be on zoom to give a brief overview of personal travel experiences around the world. We invite anyone who has done traveling to join in and share your experiences too. Registration is required to join and participate.
Topics include Study Abroad Tips, The 3 Lands of Enchantment, Colorful Colorado, AND more!
Don't miss out register today!
Tuesday - Human-Environment Interaction
Virtual Global Field Trip
Many of us are unable to embark on global travel at this time, so join us on a virtual field trip around the globe! We hope you enjoy this global trek created by FHSU undergraduate student Criquet Smith.
Link to the tour https://tourbuilder.withgoogle.com/builder#play/ahJzfmd3ZWItdG91cmJ1aWxkZXJyEQsSBFRvdXIYgIDgpK641QgM
Let us know what you think!
Wednesday - GIS Day
Curious about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and want to know (or share) how the daily applications of GIS may be impacting you? GIS Day @FHSUGeo is part of a nationwide event to promote awareness of GIS and how we all use this evolving tool to analyze our world.
Planned activities include Basics of GIS Presentation, Applications Guest Speaker, Videos, and on-line activities
Check out activities and find out how to get involved on the GIS Day page
Thursday - Movement & Location
Globe Decoration Activity
Celebrate Geography Awareness Week by creating your own globe decorations! Keep them for yourself, or spread Geography Awareness to others.
Have fun: Take your globe to work, to school, challenge your teammates to a globe making contest!
Pattern, directions, and instructions will be provided here and outside of Tomanek Hall 233 on Thursday.
Download: Directions
Patterns: Watercolor, Felt, Paper Print
Friday - Region
City Riddles
Test your world city knowledge! Our city riddles activity will give you clues describing different cities around the globe. Use the clues provided to figure out what city we are looking for. When you think you have found all the cities email us a list or picture of your guesses.
Download City Riddles Clue Sheet
We will announce the answers and anyone who received a score of 100% here at the end of the week.
Week Long Events
Geoguessr Contest
Ever wonder what different parts of the world looked like? The Department of Geosciences would like to invite you to practice your observation and analysis skills while virtually exploring the world through the online game Geoguessr. No competition this year, just a fun activity we want to share with you. Of course if you want to share your fun with us feel free to share your adventures on one of our social media platforms!
Geoguessr is an online game that drops you off anywhere in the world. You then have to figure out where in the world you are by virtually investigating the area and collecting visual clues to your location. When you think you know where you are take a guess on the map, the closer your guess is to the actual location the more points you can earn. Each game has 5 different locations for you to explore and earn potential points.
How to play:
- Go to https://geoguessr.com/
- Click Single Player
- Navigate along the roads, look at the terrain, check out road signs or billboards, evaluate the landscape and architecture.
- When you think you have collected enough clues, make a guess on the map. Earn points!
- Play, explore, practice, and print/capture your high score to be shared with us if you want! Not in Hays, thats okay, we still want you to play...screen capture your score and share on
- Facebook 'Geosciences at FHSU'
- Twitter @GeoFHSU
- SnapChat 'FHSUgeosciences'
Other International Themed activities
National and International Contests hosted by other organizations
International Education Week
The FHSU International Student Services Office is hosting several exciting international themed activities that may also be of interest to you. Check out the FHSU International Programs & Events page for this year's activities.
Further Readings and Additional Activities
Kansas Geographic Alliance Geography Awareness Week (GAW) website - This webpage offers news, reading, maps, lessons, and presentations aimed to help increase awareness of geography and help you celebrate this year's theme.
To find out more about National Geographic Awareness Week and to find additional resources visit
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/programs/geography-awareness-week