Summary The “Die Hard as a Christmas movie” debate offers an entry point for engaging students in learning about culture and its interpretation. As classroom practice shifts toward an emphasis on human geography and the use of geo-literacy skills, understanding how to engage students with complexity of geography is increasingly important. Because social studies teachers […]
Summary Computer mapping using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) has become the way all modern maps are made, and GIS has become much more accessible and easier to use. This session introduces a new interactive GIS atlas of Maryland designed to support geographic learning through inquiry and spatial thinking. Developed for middle school and high school […]
Summary Often relegated to the last few days of the school year, Oceania and the Pacific Islands rarely get much time or focus in geography classrooms. This presentation will focus on how educators can infuse their lessons on mapping, spatial thinking, and geospatial technology with indigenous mapping practices to highlight differing approaches to representing geographic […]
Summary The editors of the two NCGE journals – the Geography Teacher and the Journal of Geography – invite you to learn about the publication process for the journals and how you can become a successful author. Take half an hour to learn about preparing and submitting manuscripts, completing the publishing process as an author, […]
Summary Join us for a discussion about teaching Geography at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Whether this is World Cultures, World Regional, or takes another thematic approach let's talk about what works and what challenges we are facing. Bring your favorite lessons to share and bring your questions! Audience Focus Elementary, Middle School, […]
Overview How we approach population geography is deeply grounded in economic theories. From Malthus to critical approaches to population geography to cornucopia theories, how people are viewed is through different viewpoints of their value. These ideas have fully permeated the public consciousness in how people are, or not, valued. This presentation approaches two lessons for […]
Overview This webinar will offer a case study of air pollution in London. In the first part, I will give an overview of London’s history of polluted air, policy measures to improve air quality, and current challenges. In the second part, I will share a high-school classroom activity, which draws on primary data to examine […]
Join us for an informal, organic discussion facilitated by APHG educators for APHG educators. Each session will focus on a participant-driven conversation about each unit where you can share your insights, seek advice, and discuss the latest trends that support the implementation of the AP Human Geography curriculum without the constraints of a formal presentation. […]
Overview What happens when teachers step beyond the familiar and immerse themselves in one of the most extraordinary places on Earth? Join us for an inspiring and personal look at what it is really like to take part in a teacher journey into the Amazon. Hear stories of the rainforest—the sights and sounds, the people […]
Overview Geography is more than just a subject. It's a lens every classroom can use to engage students and bring relevance into the classroom. This session shows how place-based, civic-minded geography can ground interdisciplinary, project-based learning across subjects, no matter your background or how much geography content you've taught before. We'll walk through how these […]
Overview Explore one of the world’s oldest religions through learning about Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging and examine a framework for teaching about all religions to cultivate religious literacy. Audience Focus Middle School and High School Meet the Presenter Dr. Allie Melendez Access the Webinar #member only access | Join Webinar Here Not […]
Join us for an informal, organic discussion facilitated by APHG educators for APHG educators. Each session will focus on a participant-driven conversation about each unit where you can share your insights, seek advice, and discuss the latest trends that support the implementation of the AP Human Geography curriculum without the constraints of a formal presentation. […]