Category: National Geography Standards

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: The Uses of Geography How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future. The geographically informed person...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: The Uses of Geography How to apply geography to interpret the past. The geographically informed person must understand the importance of...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: Environment and Society The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources. The geographically informed person must...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: Environment and Society How physical systems affect human systems. The geographically informed person must understand how humans are able to live...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: Environment and Society How human actions modify the physical environment. The geographically informed person must understand the human imprint on the...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: Human Systems How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth’s surface. The geographically...

Date: August 16, 2024

Essential Element: Human Systems The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement. The geographically informed person must understand the varying forms of human...

Date: August 15, 2024

Essential Element: Human Systems The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth’s surface. The geographically informed person must understand the spatial orga­nization...

Date: August 15, 2024

Essential Element: Human Systems The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s cultural mosaics. The geographically informed person must understand that culture is an...

Date: August 15, 2024

Essential Element: Human Systems The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth’s surface. The geographically informed person must understand that the...

NOW ACCEPTING BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS

NCGE is accepting nominations for four board positions for the upcoming 2027 calendar year. To serve on the NCGE Board of Directors, a candidate must have been a member for at least three years and currently have an active membership. Self nominations are permitted. Nomination Deadline is August 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EDT)