Rounding Out Geography Awareness Week

November 19, 2009By Caitlin DempseyGIS Learning

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Even if you missed yesterday’s celebration of GIS Day, you still have two more days to participate in Geography Awareness week. The My Wonderful World Blog has a “Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Geography Awareness Week” post. Check out the list and find some ways to join in on the geo-fun. Visit the Fun with GIS page for ideas and online activities relating to geography.

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