Improve Your Life with Geography in 2008

JANUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER Improve Your Life With Geography in 2008. Copyright © 2006 iStockphoto.com/Adrian Hughes In 2008, My Wonderful World will issue a monthly call to action. Surveys reveal that less than 20 percent of young Americans have a world map. Yet, U.S. News & World Report cited geography as one of the “50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2008” (see “In the News” below). Geography guru Matt Rosenberg recommends that people get an atlas and use it “like they use a dictionary.” When you read or hear a place name you don’t know, look it up! This month’s challenge: Get an up-to-date atlas or map for your house or classroom. CAMPAIGN UPDATE We’ve grown! In 2007, My Wonderful World received awards for our PSA, and Time.com and Yahoo! highlighted our website. With our partners, MWW participated in 4-H fairs across the country and produced engaging Asia-focused KML tours for Geography Awareness Week. In addition, campaign membership increased to more than 60,000. This year, we hope you’ll help us grow even bigger. Tell a friend to join the campaign. GAMES AND COOL STUFF Explore MyWonderfulWorld.org’s interactive media player!     Inspire students to travel or study abroad! Point them to glimpse.org and its compelling print magazine, Glimpse Quarterly. For a 20 percent discount on your subscription, enter the promo code “MyWondWorld” at check out. Win a trip to explore Australia! Enter the National Geographic Kids’ Hands-On Explorer Challenge for a chance to be one of two teachers selected for the 2008 expedition team. Dream of visiting Australia? Enter National Geographic Kids’ Hands-On Explorer Challenge and you just might get the chance to say “G’day, mate” to a kangaroo! Join our Facebook Group! It’s called “My Wonderful World: A National Geographic–led Campaign.” More: For Parents More: For Educators More: For Kids and Teens IN THE NEWS 50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2008 U.S. News & World Report included geography among its list of ideas to reach personal fulfillment and betterment in 2008. Check out the article for more inspired ways to get 2008 off to a great start. EXPLORE MORE TALK BACK IN THE BLOG SPREAD THE WORD E-MAIL YOUR LAWMAKERS TEST YOUR GLOBAL IQ ABOUT MY WONDERFUL WORLD   TELL US What’s your geographic New Year’s resolution for 2008?   You received this e-mail because you signed up for My Wonderful World. To change delivery or format options or to change your address, please use the links below or write to National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20036. Unsubscribe        Privacy Policy         Copyright © 2008 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.