The Florida Geographic Alliance(FGA) was established in 1987 with the support of the National Geographic Society of Washington, DC. The purposes of the FGA are to encourage the inclusion of more geography learning in the K-12 and post-secondary curricula. Geography is the only discipline that studies both the physical an cultural environments from a spatial perspective. It is a detriment to our students as well as to our society, from the local to the international levels, to omit this learning from our schools. Additional goals are:
- teacher instruction as to the nature of geography, stressing its methodological character.
- instruction in teaching strategies.
- content instruction.
- development of teaching/learning materials.
- sponsorship of geography education workshops, institutes, conferences and individual instruction.
- instruction in the application of technology to geography teaching and learning.
- encouraging research in geography education.
In remembrance of our dear colleague David Richardson
Features and Highlights:
Current Newsletter - Available in PDF Format 
Blogging on Geography Action! - GAW 2008 Wiki (instructions)
Geography Action! - Mapping the Americas
GAW team needs you! Share your favorite “ Americas ” lesson plans! Information for submitting lessons 
More Information: National Geographic, Geography Action!
Field Article - "The Advantages of Field Research in the Social Studies Classroom" By: Elizabeth Smith
Other Important Links:
Annual Reporting Form