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Geography Action! Institute 2006
July 9-14, 2006
The National Geographic Geography Action! 2006-07 program will focus on Africa. The program will feature the regional and cultural geography of "Africa in 3-D: Diversity, Demographics, and Discovery!" "Africa in 3-D" activities and lessons will be adaptable for all subjects, including science. The Geography Action! Web site will offer dozens of interactive experiences, as well as include ideas for creating your own African festival. In this institute, you will learn how to effectively teach about Africa, work with media outlets, initiate workshops for educators and community groups, and conduct a celebration of Africa in your community.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2006
Notification Date: May 19, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2006 | Sharks, Crocodiles, and Pygmy Seahorses
May 10, 2006 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, legendary underwater photographer David Doubilet will provide a stunning and entertaining tour of parts of our planet you may have only read about, never knew existed, or never dared to go!
Application Deadline: January 1, 2006
Notification Date: April 12, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2006 | Three Among the Wolves
April 5, 2006 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! presentation, Helen Thayer will relate her many explorations, including living with wolves, trekking across the Gobi and Sahara deserts, and being the first woman to walk and ski solo to the North Magnetic Pole. Using her pursuit of adventure to encourage people of all ages to live life without limits, Thayer is a true inspiration and role model for all young people.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2006
Notification Date: March 10, 2006
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2006 | The New World of Dinosaurs
March 16, 2006 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! famed paleontologist Paul Sereno tells of discovering dinosaurs in China, the Gobi Desert, the Andes foothills, and the Sahara Desert. Bring your students to meet this remarkable explorer and educator as he shares his recent discoveries from Africa and offers a unique look inside the adventurous life of a dinosaur hunter.
Application Deadline: December 23, 2006
Notification Date: February 16, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2006 | Endeavor 8000: The Final Summit
March 8, 2006 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, Ed Viesturs will retrace his astounding Endeavor 8000 project using dramatic photographs and video. Introduce your students to this mountaineering celebrity who sets the highest of aspirations for himself.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2006
Notification Date: February 10, 2006
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2006 | Wings Over Africa
February 23, 2006 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! student presentation, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Michael Fay will share spectacular aerial imagery from his African "Megaflyover" project. Treat your students to this highly interactive presentation and opportunity to meet one of the great conservationists of our time.
Application Deadline: December 23, 2005
Notification Date: January 26, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2006 | Lost Treasures of Afghanistan
April 19, 2006 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, archaeologist Frederik Hiebert will tell the dramatic story of the recovery of Afghanistan's lost Bactrian Gold—an archaeological treasure trove that rivals the tomb of Tut. Along the way, he will describe the current state of Afghanistan and excite your students' interest in the illustrious history of the fabled Silk Road.
Application Deadline: January 11, 2006
Notification Date: January 11, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2006 | Wings Over Africa
February 8, 2006 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Michael Fay will share spectacular aerial imagery from his African "Megaflyover" project. Treat your students to this highly interactive presentation and opportunity to meet one of the great conservationists of our time.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2006
Notification Date: January 11, 2006
Geography Action! Institute 2005
June 20-24, 2005
Learn how to effectively teach about human migration, work with media outlets, initiate workshops for educators and community groups, and conduct a project that will add to National Geographic's Sense of Place online map.
Application Deadline: April 26, 2005
Notification Date: May 23, 2005
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2006 | Open Mind, Open Heart
May 19, 2006 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! student presentation featuring dramatic video clips from National Geographic Channel's Explorer, journalist Lisa Ling shares her personal success story and advocates having an open mind and heart to the many challenging issues in our world today. Attending this event, you will be introducing your students to one of the most dynamic and courageous journalists in the profession today.
Application Deadline: December 23, 2005
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2007 | Deep Ancestry: Update on The Genographic Project
January 18, 2007 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! student presentation, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells will share recent finding from his five year project to reconstruct human history from the clues in our own genes.
Application Deadline: December 6, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2007 | Deep Ancestry: Update on The Genographic Project
January 30, 2007 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells will share recent finding from his five year project to reconstruct human history from the clues in our own genes.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2007 | Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo
February 22, 2007 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! student presentation, Dereck and Beverly Joubert delve deep into the age-old predator/prey relationship between lions and buffalo in Africa’s Okavango Delta. Introduce your students to these remarkable naturalists and filmmakers whose research, filmmaking, and writing has brought us new insights into the lives of lions, elephants, zebras, and other African animals that have long fired the human imagination.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2007 | Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo
February 26, 2007 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, Dereck and Beverly Joubert delve deep into the age-old predator/prey relationship between lions and buffalo in Africa’s Okavango Delta. Introduce your students to these remarkable naturalists and filmmakers whose research, filmmaking, and writing has brought us new insights into the lives of lions, elephants, zebras, and other African animals that have long fired the human imagination.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2007 | Exploring Mars: Rovers of the Red Planet
March 15, 2007 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! presentation, space engineer Kobie Boykins will share the excitement of being involved in the design and construction of the two Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. He will tell the story of their successful missions and present the remarkable images and discoveries that these automated explorers are sending us from the red planet.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2006
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2007 | Against All Odds: To the North Pole in Winter
March 27, 2007 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, polar explorer Borge Ousland will tell the story of his latest polar adventure: an unsupported journey to the North Pole during the Arctic winter. This gripping story of reaching the North Pole while overcoming the adversities of constant darkness is an inspiration for all.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2007
EVENT FULL | Minneapolis Event for Students 2007 | Chasing Tornadoes
April 12, 2007 10:45 a.m. CT
In this special Minneapolis National Geographic Live! student presentation, severe storms researcher Tim Samaras will share riveting images and recount harrowing episodes of getting dangerously close to tornadoes in order to better predict their paths, and understand their composition and origins.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2006
EVENT FULL Seattle Event for Students 2007 | Life: A Journey Through Time
April 24, 2007 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, photographer Frans Lanting presents his most ambitious work to date: a photographic depiction of the evolution of life on Earth. Drawn from his travels to every continent, Lanting presents the amazing biodiversity that surrounds us.
Application Deadline: April 11, 2007
EVENT FULL | Seattle Event for Students 2007 | My Wild Life: Discovery in Madagascar
May 14, 2007 10:30 a.m. PT
In this special Seattle National Geographic Live! student presentation, Mireya Mayor brings students to the backcountry of Madagascar, where she discovered a species of mouse lemur never before recorded by scientists. Join this dynamic scientist and journalist as she recounts her work in Madagascar and shares a glimpse into the world of television journalism.
Application Deadline: January 7, 2007
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