Slide 1: Communicating Issues to the Public: Resources from National Geographic Add pic here Anne Pollard Program Officer National Geographic Education Foundation apollard@ngs.org February 27, 2007 From National Geographic Magazine, June 2005
Slide 2: 2 National Geographic Society  Mission: To inspire people to care about the planet  The world’s largest non-profit scientific and educational membership organization Mission Programs 2. Undertakes expeditions and scientific investigations 3. Supports geography & science education for young people through various programs and outreach 4. Promotes natural, historical, and cultural conservation 5. Inspires the public through vibrant exhibits and live events
Slide 3: 3 National Geographic’s Products and Media The Society’s mission is integrated throughout its media properties and reflected in the audiences we reach. The explorers and scientists whose projects receive grants from our non-profit institution often are showcased in our media.
Slide 4: 4 Optional Section Heading Education Mission To motivate each new generation to become geographically literate. Six Essential Elements of Geography:       The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions Physical Systems Human Systems Environment and Society The Uses of Geography Three Key Approaches:  Policy  Public Engagement  Model Programs
Slide 5: 5 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”
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Slide 7: 7 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders
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Slide 9: 9 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article published: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders  Chesapeake Bay Education Summit with governors from DC, PA, MD, and VA held at NGS
Slide 10: 10 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article published: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders  Chesapeake Bay Education Summit with governors from DC, PA, MD, and VA held at NGS  $2 million Chesapeake Bay Geography Education Fund created -- a placed-based endowment
Slide 11: 11 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article published: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders  Chesapeake Bay Education Summit with governors from DC, PA, MD, and VA held at NGS  $2 million Chesapeake Bay Geography Education Fund created -- a placed-based endowment  Numerous efforts supported the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail
Slide 12: 12 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article published: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders  Chesapeake Bay Education Summit with governors from DC, PA, MD, and VA held at NGS  $2 million Chesapeake Bay Geography Education Fund created -- a placed-based endowment  Numerous efforts supported the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail  Earth Conservation Corps Anacostia River Education grant
Slide 13: 13 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Since 2000, the following initiatives:  National Geographic Magazine June 2005 article published: “Why Can’t We Save the Bay?”  100,000 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Maps distributed, plus 1 million designed for 2nd-6th graders  Chesapeake Bay Education Summit with governors from DC, PA, MD, and VA held at NGS  $2 million Chesapeake Bay Geography Education Fund created -- a placed-based endowment  Numerous efforts supported the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail  Earth Conservation Corps Anacostia River Education grant  Geography Action! Rivers year-long curriculum and River IQ
Slide 14: 14 Geography Action! Rivers
Slide 15: 15 Watershed Education: A Priority for NGS Plus Ongoing efforts:  Online resources  My Wonderful World Campaign  National Geographic Bee
Slide 16: 16 Resources for Educators
Slide 17: 17 Resources for Students
Slide 18: 18 Public Awareness
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Slide 21: 21 Thank you! For more information -Anne Pollard apollard@ngs.org