WASHINGTON (Nov. 16, 2009)—National Geographic Student Expeditions is introducing National Geographic Student Summit, a series of weeklong programs in Washington, D.C., for middle and high school students and their teachers.
The Student Summit incorporates hands-on activities and dynamic educational content to help students better understand the world around them through inquiry, engagement and reporting — skills that have guided National Geographic explorers, photographers, writers and scientists over the years. Activities during the summit are organized into daily themes such as storytelling, conservation, geoliteracy, cultural heritage, exploration and stewardship. While activities are designed for all student groups, teachers may customize the program to meet the needs of their curriculum by choosing one of three areas of focus: science, social studies or journalism. The first Student Summit programs will take place from March through June 2010.
To make these programs possible, National Geographic has partnered with Putney Student Travel, a highly regarded organization that has offered quality educational travel experiences for high school students for more than 50 years.
"The National Geographic Student Summit is a unique, dynamic way to experience our nation's capital, while learning lifelong skills," said Lynn Cutter, National Geographic's senior vice president, travel and business development. "We're delighted to engage students from around the country in a program that exemplifies the spirit of exploration and discovery that has inspired National Geographic for more than a century."
During the Summit, students will step behind the scenes at National Geographic's headquarters and meet with editors, researchers, cartographers and explorers. They will explore Washington, D.C.'s many museums and monuments, as well as the centers of government, science centers, nonprofit foundations, news organizations and performance venues. Each trip also includes a community service component that allows students to put into practice the themes of stewardship and conservation that are central to National Geographic's mission. A sample itinerary can be viewed on the Student Summit Web site at www.ngstudentexpeditions.com/studentsummit.
In addition to the participation of National Geographic experts, highly trained expedition leaders will guide each field expedition and support every aspect of the experience — from providing stimulating on-site lessons and activities to managing logistics.
The Summits are only offered to school groups. Each of the weeklong programs begins on Sunday and ends the following Saturday. Teachers interested in organizing a student group to participate in spring 2010 should submit an application online at www.ngstudentexpeditions.com/studentsummit.
For more information on the National Geographic Student Summit, or to receive additional materials, call (877) 877-8759, email dcsummit@ngstudentexpeditions.com or visit www.ngstudentexpeditions.com/studentsummit.
In addition to the D.C. Student Summit, National Geographic's other travel programs include National Geographic Expeditions, National Geographic Student Expeditions and National Geographic Private Journeys, with expeditions to more than 60 destinations across all seven continents. These trips are accompanied by top National Geographic experts whose insider perspectives enrich each travel experience. All proceeds from National Geographic's travel programs support the Society's mission of increasing global understanding through exploration, geography, education and research. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.
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Contacts:
Cindy Beidel
202-862-5286
cbeidel@ngs.org
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