Every region has a reason. Large or small, political or physical, imagined or real, controversial or not, regions and the concept of a region are important for understanding our dynamic world. This engaging interactive session will provide plenty of handouts, discuss various examples of regions, and will involve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Add to your students’ awareness of the world around them locally, nationally, and globally with your participation in this workshop!
All Grade Levels | Regions | Hands-on | Inquiry | Curriculum and Instruction
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Passionate about Geography and Geography education for many years, Gary Gress has been a K-12 teacher, Alliance Coordinator, and past president of NCGE. He teaches in the Department of Geography at the University of Oklahoma focusing on environmental concerns and issues. Gress’s interests involve studying various global regions, “place geography”, and how Climate Change is changing specific urban/rural landscapes.