Timelines provide students with a look at chronology. Maps allow students to observe spatial information. The GeoHistoGram provides educators with a resource that puts spatial information and chronological information all in one place for students. In this session, participants will experience the GeoHistoGram, completing several different classroom activities utilizing the GeoHistoGram in different ways. Participants will leave the session with several, classroom ready activities to use with students. Participants will also have the opportunity to see the Michigan Geographic Alliance website and the variety of other GeoHistoGram resources.
Middle School/Junior High | Resource | Curriculum | World History
San Pedro
Cynthia Bloom is an experienced Middle School educator and member of the Michigan Geographic Alliance. A seasoned presenter, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with other educators at local, state, and national levels. Her time with the Alliance has led to several rewarding opportunities, including a Teacher Excellence Award for American Councils, with an exchange experience in Tajikistan, as well as a 2019 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship which included an amazing expedition to the British and Irish Isles.
