Summary
In this workshop, the presenter will engage participants in interdisciplinary,hands-on activities that introduce elementary students to human geography content and geographic skills, while also promoting global citizenship. After a brief overview of concepts and learning strategies, the presenter will engage participants in several hands-on activities that explore human geography topics including: human changes to the environment, such as land use patterns, natural resource patterns and pollution. Participants will also consider issues surrounding human well-being, including education, health and social equity. The presented activities build skills in communication, social interaction and cooperation, listening, role-playing, data gathering and more. Participants will receive lesson plans in an electronic format, all matched to state and national academic standards.
Session Focus
Early Childhood/Elementary | Curriculum and Instruction | Human Geography, Environment
Conference Room
Nebraska
Meet the Presenter
Amanda Steiner
