13-19 November 2016
“Explore the Power of Parks”
Educator Online Scavenger Hunt
DirectionsThis year’s GAWeek theme is aligned with National Geographic’s celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service and the “Power of Parks.” Check outthe Arizona Geographic Alliance, National Geographic, Geography Awareness Week, National Park Service, and National Park Foundationwebpages to become familiar with the myriad of resources available to you online.
1)Let’s start by exploring , theHome Page of the Arizona Geographic Alliance. Find a GeoLiteracy OR GeoSTEM lesson that is appropriate for the
Grade Level you teach AND requires students to investigate the “Power of Parks.”
Grade level: ______Name of Lesson: ______
How does this lesson explore or connect to the “Power of Parks?”
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2) Go to the Geography Awareness Week program page.Click on the sentence: “Read moreabout the history and purpose behind Geography Awareness Week.”Scroll down to the section labeled “Geography Awareness Week FAQ’s” and read the section on “What is geography?”
What is the physical side of geography? ______
What is the human side of geography? ______
In your own words, put these both together to answer the question: What is geography?
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3) Go to the Geography Awareness Week program page.Scroll further down the page to the section labeled: “Tools for Planning and Promotion.” Click onthe“Event Planning How-to:” link and download the PDF document, GAWeek: School-based Event Planning Guide for Educators. Look over the GAWeek Event Ideas listed on pages 5-6.
Which of the 6 Events appeal to you most? ______
How could you implement this event with your students? ______
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4) Go to the Celebrate Geography Awareness Week page to find a myriad ways to explore geography in the classroom.Grade level you teach: _____ Name of Activity: ______
How would you use this activity with your students this year? ______
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**For Grades 3-5
5)Go to the Find Your Park, Love Your Park page. Explore the resources and lessons on this page, then share:
Name of Resource or Lesson: ______
How would you use this with your students this year? ______
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6) Go to the National Park Service Kids in Parks page. Scroll down to the bottom to find the “Happy 100th Birthday National Parks” section and download the “Centennial Junior Ranger Activity Book.” What activity is found on page 4 of this awesome booklet? ______
Check out the Map activity on p 16-27. What is President Obama offering to every 4th grader?
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**For Grades 6-12
5) Go to the National Park Foundation - Find your Park page. Directly under Find a Park Experience, click on the “Browse By State” button. Click the box “Virtual Experience” and choose Arizona in the drop-down box for “Select State”. Find the lesson: “Experience the Human Story at the Grand Canyon” & click on the “Read More” button. Click on the “Learn More” button to open the full lesson. Scroll down & click on the Grand Canyon Archaeology Virtual Tour link. Take the tour and visit the site called Furnace Flats. Describe what was excavated in the masonry room: ______
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6) Go to the National Park Service Teacher page.
Use the Search Tools to find a Lesson that you could use in your classroom. Share below:
Subject: ______Grade Level: _____ Lesson: ______
How would you use this lesson with your students this year? ______
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The GAWeek Educator Online Scavenger Hunt can be downloaded off the:
Arizona Geographic Alliance website
Arizona State Coordinator 2016 GAWeek “Explore The Power of Parks”
Jeannine Kuropatkin /
Educator Online Scavenger Hunt