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SUMMARY:Tales from the Crypt: AZ Cemeteries and More
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nCemeteries are a unique cultural landscape. In this session\, educators will see a showcase of AZ cemeteries and how they can teach local geography and history. Educators will then be introduced to a field study where students explore the symbols and demographics found in this unique environment. After gathering their information in the field study\, students then present their findings in charts\, graphs\, and written communications. All materials needed for the field study are free and online. The concepts learned in this session can be applied to cemeteries in any location. \nSession Focus\nMiddle School/Junior High | Field Study | Local Geography and History \nConference Room\nCovetto \nMeet the Presenter\nIn the past 30 years\, Gale Olp Ekiss has continually showcased the application of K-12 geography\nskills and content at local\, state\, and national social studies conferences. Gale is a past Co-\ncoordinator of the Arizona Geographic Alliance (AZGA). During her 18 years as Co-coordinator\, she\nwas the Project Manager for three National Geographic Society Education Foundation grant projects:\nGeoLiteracy\, GeoMath\, and GeoLiteracy for ELLs.  Gale helped secure consistent funding for the\nArizona Geographic Alliance making this alliance one of the most visible supporters of geography\neducation in the nation. She taught for Mesa Public Schools (Mesa\, Arizona) for 28 years before\nmoving to the university level. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-az-cemeteries-and-more/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Conference Room: Covetto\, 60 E 5th St.\, Arizona\, 85281
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