Summary The audience will be presented with a short history of the pecan nut. A slide show will follow the history of the pecan, touching on the Native Americans who introduced the nut to the first Europeans exploring the Americas. The wonderful nutritious value and early farming techniques were used to enhance the plant and […]
Summary From ancient civilizations to religions, technology, and even disease, the geographic theme of “Movement” plays an integral role in our understanding of the world. Participants will investigate the geographic theme of movement utilizing the GeoHistoGram, using such topics as civilizations, religion, and disease. At the end of the session, participants will receive a packet […]
Summary Evidence has shown that some of the objectives of geography are hardly met. Research interests have been more on interventions especially on strategies to improve students’ learning outcomes in Geography than on evaluation of the context, input and implementation challenges. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate students’ perception, curriculum objectives, content, resources, […]
Summary The South Asia Book Award (SABA) celebrates outstanding literature that authentically portrays the cultures, histories, and lived experiences of South Asians, both in South Asia and across the globe. This session introduces geography educators to the wealth of award-winning books that can enhance students' understanding of the diverse countries and cultures that make up […]
Overview Teaching culture and cultural landscape is a favorite for many teachers. Learning about culture is a favorite for students. What is your favorite aspect of teaching culture? What do the students struggle with? Join us for a conversation about resources, strategies and challenges the students face. The Facilitator Carter Waterkyn Join the Session About […]
Overview This session offers teachers resources to explore the role of religion in the governments of Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, and Iran. By comparing these countries to the United States, participants will gain insights into global religious and political diversity. By examining primary source foundational documents from each country, teachers can then support student inquiry in […]
Overview Join us as we discuss the methods and strategies for introducing and teaching students how to be successful on FRQ for the APHG exam. Audience Focus APHG, High School, Middle School Meet the Presenters Kenneth H Keller is a retired AP Human Geography teacher at George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta, GA., and […]
Overview Poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality: the world faces many great and terrifying problems. It is these large problems that our work at Our World in Data focuses on. The goal of our work is to make this knowledge accessible and understandable to empower those working to build a better […]
Overview Join NCGE for an engaging GeoCircle designed to bridge the gap between future educators and the experienced instructors who guide them. This open conversation brings together PreService teachers and the Methods instructors and supervisors who prepare them for success in the geography classroom. PreService teachers are encouraged to bring questions about best practices, classroom […]
Overview As thousands of geographers are preparing to gather in San Francisco in a few months, this is an opportunity to explore and understand how this city came into existence and how historic places can serve as sites of engagement and even reconciliation. The 250th anniversary of the Anza Colonizing Expedition of 1775-76 provides a […]
Overview Join the California Geographic Alliance and the National Park Services as they commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition of 1775-76 with this professional learning series featuring geographic and global perspectives on history. SESSION 2 (ON THE JOURNEY): JANUARY 7, 2026, 4-5:30 pm Centering Difference in the Anza Expedition and Early California Few citizens of […]
Overview Learning about elections and representation by reading court cases and discussing state statutes is an excellent foundation for understanding how the American electoral system functions. But what will capture students’ attention so that they are prepared to participate in civic life no matter where they are living? This webinar will explore how students in […]
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