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Geography is more than places on a map. It's global connections and incredible creatures. It's people and cultures, economics and politics. And it's essential to understanding our interconnected world.
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| But sadly, our kids aren't getting enough of it. A recent National Geographic-Roper survey shows half of young Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent can't even find the Pacific Ocean. Without geography, our children aren't ready for the world. |
| That's why we helped start "My Wonderful World". It's a National Geographic-led campaign - backed by SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and a coalition of other major national partners - to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in the community. We want to give our kids the power of global knowledge. |
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| MY WONDERFUL WORLD PROGRAMS |
| HOSTED BY BUSCH GARDENS & SEAWORLD |
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| Every year since 1987, National Geographic and other organizations have celebrated "geography awareness" during the third week of November, promoting the importance of geography in the U.S. and Canada. (Geography Awareness Week also includes GIS Day.) This year, "My Wonderful World" is kicking off a multi-year, around-the-world program to engage everyone in learning about the diversity of our planet's people, places, and natural wonders. The first stop? Africa! |
| During the week of November 12-18, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will be supporting a national radio promotion challenging listeners across the country to test their geographic knowledge and win tickets to any SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park. In addition, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be challenging in-park guests, students and teachers to brush up on their geography with African-animal quizzes, interactive games, and hands-on animal encounters throughout the week. For our online guests, take the challenge right now! |
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| To learn more about Geography Awareness Week and other Africa-related events and resources for educators, parents, and kids, visit www.mywonderfulworld.org/gaw.html. |
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This biennial geography competition for students from around the world will be hosted by SeaWorld San Diego in August 2007. Teams of three students from more than 20 countries will compete for the coveted World Championship title. The 3-day competition will culminate in a televised event moderated by JEOPARDY's Alex Trebek. |
| For more information, visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/worldchampionship/. |
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| National Geographic's Conservation Trust and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund have teamed up to help respond to urgent wildlife conservation concerns worldwide. Since 2003 these two organizations have supported two conservation projects each year - one marine-based, the other terrestrial - all with the shared goal of developing long-term solutions that work for both humans and wildlife. This unique partnership has granted more than $200,000 to projects in the U.S., South America, Africa and Asia. |
| "Conservation and education is at the heart of National Geographic's mission," said National Geographic President and CEO John Fahey. "We are delighted to be partnering with SeaWorld and Busch Gardens to identify and solve pressing conservation problems around the world. We also plan to encourage additional funding and rally public interest in the conservation cause," he said. |
| "By joining forces with National Geographic, we want to shine some much deserved light on innovative, solution-oriented projects that benefit both animals and people," said Virginia Busch, president of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. "Together, our two organizations hope to make significant strides in wildlife conservation." |
| For more information, visit www.swbg-conservationfund.org or www.nationalgeographic.com/conservation |
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Sign up for the "My Wonderful World" e-newsletter (for parents, educators and kids and teens). Help spread the word – because kids who understand our world today can succeed in it tomorrow. For more information or to sign up to participate in this important campaign, visit www.mywonderfulworld.org. |
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| "Each year, millions of our park guests experience incredible animals from around the world – from beluga whales at SeaWorld's Wild Arctic to endangered lowland gorillas at Busch Gardens' Myombe Reserve," said Ginny Busch, president of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. "It's our hope that these up-close experiences inspire visitors of all ages to learn about and help protect wildlife and wild places. Along with our colleagues at National Geographic Society, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens enthusiastically support the 'My Wonderful World' campaign and look forward to inspiring millions more people to understand and appreciate the diverse and extraordinary world in which we live." |
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