Summary Looking for middle school resources to explore hot-topic issues? Want to incorporate primary sources and practice real-world data analysis? Join Barbara Huth from Population Education in this interactive webinar that jumps into analyzing current and historic sources to make sense of how people are changing the world. Start with climate change: examining a variety […]
Summary Are you creating storymaps? Engaging students in the Esri-NCGE student storymap competition? Then this webinar is for you! Part of a 3-part series by Esri designed to support educators who are looking to engage their students in the world of geography. In this webinar, Tom Baker and Charlie Fitzpatrick will discuss the map viewer […]
Summary The goal of this session is to spark inspiration, exchange, and even debate amongst geography educators at all levels about the merits of a project-based approach to teaching world geography. Presenter Tiffany Grobelski, Assistant Professor Department of Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences (EGE) Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies (PJCS) Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, […]
Summary Did you know that the U.S. Census Bureau has resources you can use in your classroom? Explore activities using real-life data from the Statistics in Schools program, covering topics such as demographic characteristics, population pyramids, environmental changes, population, and more. Join in on a conversation with a Census Bureau geography staff member and learn […]
National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) invites you to attend our 108th Annual Conference This in-person gathering of K-12 geography teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, district and state supervisors, international educators, and geographic discipline leaders offers the opportunity to: Connect with geography teachers, professionals, and colleagues Attend engaging geographic […]
Summary Do you want to teach with storymaps? Maybe you want to have students create them – even participate in competitions? Join us for this fast-paced introduction to ArcGIS Storymaps, including how to get started, latest features, and tips and tricks. Learn how to quickly create immersive, multimedia stories with maps, narrative text, images, videos […]
Summary In this webinar participants will learn how to put together a Speed Dating Activity using terminology from the Urbanization Unit. Please note that speed dating can be used throughout every unit using the Essential Knowledge from the CED. Presenter Paula Woods, NCGE 2022 AP Distinguished Teacher Recipient. My name is Paula Woods and I […]
Summary Students are building skills in geographic exploration, mapping, analysis, and presentation! The ArcGIS Online Competition for US High School and Middle School Students is a good next step: students in grades 4-12 research a topic of interest in their state and craft a StoryMap about their findings. Students can dive into a personal, custom project, enter it […]
Summary Students of all ages can struggle to visualize three-dimensional landscapes from two-dimensional contour maps. This engagement effort in the middle school classroom incorporated hands-on play with Play-Doh® and LEGO® to reinforce student learning about topographic maps. Students constructed three-dimensional landscapes and further learned about how topographic data can be generated with drones. Findings suggest […]
Summary Discover the free resources Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has to support Unit 5. Workshop participants will get a general overview of the curriculum resource bank aligned to APHG as well as a closer look at some of the newest lesson plans on the agricultural supply chain, big ag, and more. About the Presenter […]
Summary In the late 1800's, the Economic impact on Western History was about cowboys, horses, cattle and cattle drives. Today, it is still about horses and cattle, but the Economic Impact is Rodeo Cowboys and their performances, that are keeping the Western Lifestyle alive. About the Presenter Liz Lawless is the best-selling author of 15 […]
Summary Geographic inquiry is fundamental to our teaching and learning in geography and related disciplines, regardless of grade level. This session provides an opportunity to refine geographic inquiry to maximize student learning and engagement, with a particular focus on formulating good questions, linking to state standards, and providing pathways for civic engagement. Presenter: Alex Oberle […]
