Summary
Death Valley National Park, CA may be the most diverse geographically in the country. Death Valley is the hottest place on earth, the driest and lowest place in North America and the largest NP outside of Alaska. From -282 Badwater, the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere, one can see the often snow-capped 11,049′ Telescope Peak within the park. DVNP contains dunes, rocks, alluvial fans, hills, mesas, buttes, creosote, Joshua trees, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, minerals, salt pans, a ‘racetrack’, a ‘golf course’, a ‘castle’ and yes, water to name a few. Using multimedia, a variety of handouts and desert snacks, a retired soldier who was stationed at Fort Irwin adjacent to the park will bring this park to life. If you love Geography, DVNP should be on your to-do list.
*Spread the love of Geography to my fellow educators by sharing my passion for one of the most geographically diverse parks around.
*Any teacher can incorporate the geographic themes in a variety of lessons featuring this and other parks.
Session Focus
All Grade Levels| Physical & Environmental Geography | U.S. Focused
Conference Room
Cullen
Meet the Presenters
Brent Bagley, a longtime geography educator, NCGE Lifetime Member, and retired U.S. Army veteran whose career reflects a deep commitment to both service and education. Brent served in the U.S. Army from 1983–2013 as a logistician supporting military operations and relief efforts, including Operation Desert Storm, post-9/11 deployments, and Hurricane Katrina response efforts.
While serving in the Army Reserves, Brent taught AP and regular Geography courses at Murray County High School in Chatsworth, Georgia, from 1993–2008. During his teaching career, he became actively involved with the National Council for Geographic Education, presenting at local, state, and national conferences, including NCGE conferences in Boston and Oklahoma City. He also completed AP Human Geography training at Texas A&M under Drs. Bob and Sarah Bednarz and participated in AP Human Geography Exam scoring sessions in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Today, Brent continues his dedication to community service through his church, the Lions Club, and the American Legion, where he serves as historian for Post 29 in Marietta, Georgia.
