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 […]
Overview Join us for an engaging conversation about Teaching Political Geography. This can be a challenge for students. Bring your questions, ideas and strategies for helping students be successful. About the Facilitators Maria Zuniga, and Jamie Tadryznski are teachers at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas. They teach 9th graders and both have a […]
Overview Travel to the Capital Region of New York June 21 - 28, 2026 to experience, reflect, and commemorate 250 years of US independence in one of the most dynamic and critical geographic areas in American and world history. Fort Ticonderoga, Lake George, Fort William Henry, Lake Champlain, Saratoga, Fort Orange (Albany), and the Mohawk […]
Overview There are 2892 miles across the contiguous United States. Each of these miles symbolizes stories of resilience and innovation. Through mapped routes, StoryMapping, and place-based inquiry, 2892 helps learners reexamine local histories, amplify unheard voices, and create powerful digital stories that deepen our a collective understanding of the past and present. Audience Focus All […]
Overview The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has sparked both optimism and unease within education. For geography and the broader social sciences, GenAI tools such as ChatGPT promise efficiencies in curriculum design, data analysis, and feedback, yet they also produce errors, false citations, and cultural oversimplifications. The use of large language models poses […]
Overview Pre-service learning experiences and preparation are key to the way geography is taught now and in the future. We want to hear more about what is happening in the field and identify ways that NCGE can better support geography education in partnership with methods instructors. The goal of the conversation is to share best […]
Overview GIS For Good Initiative is a national initiative that empowers youth and communities through geospatial technology, storytelling, and leadership development. In alignment with our RomoGIS motto of “it always starts with the people,” this program uses GIS and drone education to turn data into action. Through hands-on learning, community mapping, and personal storytelling, GIS […]
Overview Join us for this two-part webinar (March 11 & April 1) that will highlight the steps needed to get started using MapMaker in your classroom and for your students. You will be able to follow along with the webinars to create an activity you can use in your classroom. Both parts of the webinar […]
Overview Join us for an organic discussion and resource sharing about teaching Current Events in our classrooms. We all know that daily events can end up in our discussion as soon as they happen. What tools do you use? Do you wait to prepare for the conversation? How do you structure the discussions? Bring all […]
Overview Redlining has economic, social and political consequences. This webinar will offer views from two US cities on how they have changed their spaces and look to the future. Audience Focus Middle School, High School, APHG Meet the Presenter Jeanne Shin-Cooper has been a public high school educator for twenty years. Over the course of […]
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 3 (ARRIVING): MARCH 25, 2026, 4:00-5:30 pm (PT)/7:00 - 8:30 pm (ET) Legacies of the Expedition and the Making […]
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