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What Is Florida Geo Awareness Week?
Every third week of November, National Geographic Education hosts Geography Awareness Week (#GeoWeek), a nationwide program with the goal of increasing geography awareness. Each year, state Alliances join National Geographic in their effort by spreading the word of GeoWeek with daily activities, lessons and resources. The FGA's annual celebration is always accompanied by a theme specific to the Sunshine State.
Our mission and vision
"The mission of the Florida Geographic Alliance is to promote geographic literacy by fostering innovation in geographic education and encouraging the protection and conservation of Florida's natural and cultural resources."
— As voted on by the Board on August 16, 2011.
Our work so far
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Instruction in the application of technology to geography teaching and learning.
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Access to decades of lesson plans, instruction on content and teaching strategies.
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Encouraging research and innovations in geography education across the spectrum.
November 16, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Welcome to FLGeoWeek 2026!
Our theme this year is… Florida,
The Forgotten Front
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s we uncover Florida’s often-overlooked role in shaping the nation’s history.
From 1762 to 1845, Florida’s strategic location, natural resources, and access to vital waterways made it a sought-after territory for numerous countries, including Spain, Great Britain, and the United States.
Through this year’s theme, educators and students will discover the people, places, and events that shaped Florida’s journey toward statehood!
Photo Credit: (State Archives of Florida/Manucy)
PLEASE NOTE: As we know, Florida school districts are navigating a statewide mandate to update references to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” in instructional and library materials, but the law is not retroactive — it applies only to materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. This means that the historic maps and older books we are referencing and using in this year’s historic anniversary edition of Geography Awareness Week are not required to be relabeled. We do encourage all teachers and students to discuss the importance of geographic name changes throughout history and what that means.
Recently Archived
Every third week of November, the FGA hosts Geography Awareness Week, a statewide program with the goal of increasing geography awareness. View the most recently archived weeks below or go to the archive to see them all!
Get Involved!
There are countless ways to participate in the yearly celebrations of Florida Geography Awareness Week! From taking your students on curated adventures through lessons and activities, to hosting an event of your own, educators everywhere have the power to make Geo Week special.
Past celebrations have included activities such as state-wide writing contests, school garden ground-breakings, beach cleanups, GIS day events and classroom guest speakers. The possibilities are endless. If you are an educator looking to host a FLGeoWeek event, reach out to us at flgeoalliance@gmail.com.
Check out additional resources from National Geographic below:
