Overview Join us for an informal conversation about teaching urban geography. Bring your questions, challenges, ideas and resources to share. About the Facilitator(s): Pamela Wolfe has been teaching for 44 years at the same school- Yeshiva of Greater Washington in Silver Spring MD. She started off teaching French and AP European History, took on AP […]
Overview How can engagements with the past both consolidate and challenge the power of state authorities? This presentation answers that question through a survey of monuments and memory across the contemporary Middle East. Drawing on case studies from places including Turkey, Egypt, Israel/Palestine, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia, this talk describes the many forms that memory […]
Overview According to the Pew Research Center, the Asian population in the United States nearly doubled from 2000 to 2019 and yet only about 24% of those surveyed felt well informed about AAPI history in this country. Many cite the internet or social media being the primary platform of information. Without a doubt, there is […]
Overview: Join us for an information discussion and ideas about using interactive mapping technologies in all levels of Geography classes. Bring your ideas and questions. Everyone is welcome to join! About the Facilitator Celeste Reynolds has enjoyed a 23-year career in education at Mashpee Middle High School in Mashpee, MA. She currently teaches AP […]
Overview Many communities across the globe are facing severe disruptions from climate-change. Large-scale projects like solar farms and seawalls often dominate the headlines, but bottom-up, community-based adaptations to climate emergencies are just as critical. Local mobilizations drawing on traditional knowledge and bonds of solidarity can help populations across the globe to mitigate the harsh consequences […]
Overview In this webinar we will travel through time and understanding to examine the ideas of Experiential Learning: What is it? Who defined it? Where do I find it? How do I apply it in my teaching? We will examine two examples that the speaker has been involved in and how they might help you […]
Overview Are you a future K12 teacher or teacher educator who is interested in advancing the teaching of geography? If so, this GeoCircles conversation is for you! We will discuss the significance of geographic thinking in the social studies, the importance of place connection, active involvement in stewardship, and the role geography can play in […]
Overview In partnership with College Board, this webinar will provide strategies and ideas to help prepare your students for the AP exam. There will be McQ strategies, review of the FRQ task verbs and an overview of the exam itself. Audience Focus AP Human Geography and High School Meet the Presenter Charlotte Haney has been […]
Summary Tips and Tricks from classroom teachers on how to use the Bell Ringers in your AP Human Geography class. Bellringers can also be used in any on-level World Geography course. About the Presenters Laura Kmetz teaches APHG in Dallas, TX at Booker T. Washington High School, where she is the Social Studies Department Chair. […]
Overview How is Geography different than other Social Studies? The spatial perspective of geographic thinking is what makes it unique. Come join the discussion about what spatial thinking is and how to help the students understand. Bring your best classroom ideas to share! About the Moderator Julie Wakefield is dedicated to providing relevant professional development […]
Overview Join us for conversation about teaching population and demographics. This topic is a great opportunity to begin building geographic skills and analysis. Join in the conversation. Bring your questions and resources to share! About the Facilitators Tracy Edwards has taught Geography and Sustainability Studies in Higher Education for more than two decades. She currently […]
Overview In this webinar you will be introduced to four charts, graphs and diagrams to discuss the majority of population content. Jonathan Wessell will apply his 27 years experience at the college level in Cultural and World Regional Geography when discussing POPULATION. His favorite, which you will find-out, is the Demographic Transition. His students always […]
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