National Council for Geographic Education

NEW WEBINAR - AP Human Geography: iScore5 goes to iScore Live!
2020-05-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The National Council for Geographic Education is excited to partner with iScore5 to bring help your students prepare for the newly formatted 2020 APHG exam.
APHG course experts Jennifer Garner, Paul Gray, Ken Keller and Greg Sherwin will walk students through practice questions on the iScore5 app that relate specifically to concepts covered in units 1 through 5 of the APHG Course and Exam Description (CED). There will be an opportunity for students to ask questions as well. Teachers can use this time as part of their “live” instruction for the day if they choose!
Limited to first 3,000 participants
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Weimar Germany Summer Lecture Series
2020-06-26 - 2020-07-17
Join the German Summer School, Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik, for an exciting summer lecture series on Weimar Germany. The series runs from Friday, June 26 through July 17. All lectures and discussions are on Zoom and in German at the B1/2 level and above, and are open to the public.
Thursday, July 2 | 10 a.m.
Jeffrey L. High, California State University Long Beach
Weimarer Cabaret: von Der Blaue Engel zu Berlin Stories bis Babylon Berlin (Weimar Cabaret: From The Blue Angel to Berlin Stories to Babylon Berlin)
To attend, RSVP to Dana Capage at dcapage@pdx.edu
This series is funded by the Max Kade Foundation and the Portland State University Department of World Languages and Literatures.

The Dynamic City: Save the date Summer 2020!
2020-06-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-06-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Geographic Educators of Nebraska Presents:
The Dynamic City
Save the date: Summer 2020! Geographic Educators of Nebraska workshop for high school geography. Sessions will cover changes to high school state standards as well as break-out sessions for Advanced Placement Human Geography. Graduate-credit possibly available from University of Nebraska Omaha (in development). Workshop will combine training in the inquiry method, content, and field experiences.
June 29th, 30th, and 1st July (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), 9am-4pm This year’s workshop will be held in Omaha. Watch the GEON website for more information:
Questions? Contact: Geographic Educators of Nebraska — geonebraska2019@gmail.com

Along with registration using the Form located HERE. Please pay your $50 deposit using the paypal button to the right. At the end of the workshop the fee will be refunded to you.

Spotlight on the Standards Webinar - 3rd Grade
2020-07-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Arizona Geographic Alliance Presents:

When:

July 8, 2020 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Where:

Online

Attention all 3rd Grade Teachers! Are you anxious about the implementation of the new History and Social Science Standards? Are you looking for literacy rich social studies content to teach Arizona Studies? Join trainers from ADE, the Arizona Geographic Alliance, and the Capitol Museum for a webinar to support the content shift in the new standards.

Participants will:

Become Familiar with the 3rd Grade 2018 History and Social Science Standards
Examine the major shifts in the standards and how they will affect curriculum and instruction
Participate in Model Lessons
Examine resources and training available
Learn how the Capitol Museum can support you and your students

The webinar is 2.5 hours and participants will leave with resources and literacy rich model lessons.

3rd Grade July 8th – https://ems.azed.gov/home/calendar?SD=7662

The Applied Linguistics faculty invites you to an information session about a major, minor or TESL certificate in our department
2020-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
NCGE Oregon Alliance Presents:
Applied Linguistics is the study of language to address real-world problems. As a broad field that touches many aspects of human interaction, applied linguistics includes subjects such as how language works in the brain, interactions between language and culture, and teaching English as a second language (TESL). The field has many close ties to social sciences, foreign language studies, and English language arts. As a result, students often major in Applied Linguistics with a minor in one of those related areas or vice versa.
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
1-2 pm
This is a virtual information session, please RSVP to linginfo@pdx.edu to receive the Zoom link.

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Virtual Information Sessions
2020-07-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join the Department of Applied Linguistics chair, Susan Conrad, for a virtual information session on the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages! The MA TESOL program will continue to accept applications for the Fall of 2020 as space is available. More information on the MA TESOL program can be found at https://www.pdx.edu/linguistics/master-of-arts-in-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-ma-tesol.
Topics covered at the information sessions include:
•The difference between a TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate and an MA in TESOL
•Employment options and opportunities in the US and abroad for individuals holding an MA TESOL degree
•The focus and structure of PSU’s MA TESOL program
•The admissions process and deadlines, including information on entry as a post-bac student and admission for applicants whose first language is not English
•The foreign language requirement
•Advising about which courses to start with
•Tuition assistance
Virtual information sessions will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Thursday, July 9th, 2020
To receive a link to the Zoom session, please RSVP to linginfo@pdx.edu or join the department’s Google Group to receive announcements on future info session dates by emailing: linginfo@pdx.edu

2020 GeoFIT – Online
2020-07-13 - 2020-07-27
North Dakota Geographic Alliance Presents:
“GEOGRAPHICALLY FIT 2020”
The class will now be both online and independent study. It will be a one credit class not a two-credit class. The only cost to participants will be the one credit fee of $50 to the university that you are taking the credit from. It will begin July 13th and run through July 27th. Participants will join the class via Zoom at a specific time for part of the workshop. Participants can work independently at their own pace for part of the workshop. Specific meeting times will be determined based on class participant’s requests.​ For more information contact Jeffrey Beck at 701-240-9231 or email at jeff.beck@minot.k12.nd.us.

Spotlight on the Standards Webinar - 4th Grade
2020-07-16 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Arizona Geographic Alliance Presents:

When:

July 16, 2020 – 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Where:

Online

Attention all 4th Grade Teachers! Are you anxious about the implementation of the new History and Social Science Standards? Are you looking for literacy rich social studies content to teach Regions and Cultures of the Americas? Join trainers from ADE, the Arizona Geographic Alliance, and the Capitol Museum for a webinar to support the content shift in the new standards.

Participants will:

Become Familiar with the 4th Grade 2018 History and Social Science Standards
Examine the major shifts in the standards and how they will affect curriculum and instruction
Participate in Model Lessons
Examine resources and training available
Explore how to fill in gaps in Arizona studies for incoming 4th graders
Learn how the Capitol Museum can support you and your students

The webinar is 2.5 hours and participants will leave with resources and literacy rich model lessons.

4th Grade July 16th – https://ems.azed.gov/home/calendar?SD=7664

2020 Summer Institute
2020-08-03 - 2020-08-05
North Dakota Geographic Alliance Presents:
“NDGA Summer Institute 2020 – GEOGRAPHIC INQUIRY”
This active learning course is for teachers of geography or those teaching courses with geographic content at any grade level. The 3-day program will focus on helping teachers collect data about the 5 themes of geography followed by using this data to create active learning opportunities participants can use in their classrooms. The institute will have an emphasis on field trips and outdoors activities. It will also include hands-on instruction in data collection methods, including a session on how to get started collecting and integrating Geo-Inquiry into classroom lessons. Another area covered will be the new and easy-to-use GIS tools available to enhance learning in social science courses. Participants will also expand their network of colleagues who are valuable resources in the profession of education. MSU door lodging and some meals will be provided. Two credits ($50 per credit) and a $100 class fee. Register online at http://www.ndgeographic.org. For more information contact Jeffrey Beck at 701-240-9231 or email at jeff.beck@minot.k12.nd.us.

NCGE 2020 Annual Conference
2020-12-04 - 2020-12-06

AP Human Geography Workshop – “Sustainability”
2021-01-23 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The South Carolina Geographic Alliance is pleased to partner with the National Council for Geographic Education for our Spring 2021 AP Human Geography Workshop.
The workshop focus will be on sustainability as it appears across several units and topics, from industrial and economic development to thinking geographically.

Presenters include:
Conor Harrison, Associate Professor of Geography, University of South Carolina
Lisa Benton-Short, Professor of Geography, George Washington University
Heather Mitchell, President/Architect, BOUDREAUX

Registration is $10 for NCGE members and $25 for non-NCGE members. (Non-membership registration includes NCGE annual membership)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Workshop attendees will receive access to the virtual sessions and instructional materials. Those present will receive certification of professional development hours and be entered into a door prize drawing at the end of the day.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Michael Mewborne at the South Carolina Geographic Alliance (mewbornj@mailbox.sc.edu).

GEOFEST Minnesota
2021-01-30 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
GEOFEST Minnesota
ONLINE Saturday January 30, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (sessions)
View Schedule and Register
Note: there is no cost to attend thanks to a grant from National Geographic, but you must register in advance to attend.

University of South Carolina Upstate Pre-Service Workshop
2021-02-04 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
February 4 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Education students at Uof SC Upstate will learn about geography standards, resources, and best practices.

Coker University Pre-Service Workshop
2021-02-11 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
February 11 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Education students at Coker University will learn about geography standards, resources, and best-practices.

Columbia College Pre-Service Workshop
2021-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
February 23 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pmEducation students at Columbia College will learn about geography standards, resources, and best practices.

Columbia College Pre-Service Workshop
2021-02-25 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Education students at Columbia College will learn about geography standards, resources, and best practices.

Teaching with GIS, Even During a Pandemic-PART I: Making maps and conducting spatial analysis with ArcGIS Online
2021-02-25 19:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This session will introduce participants to ArcGIS Online, a web-based geographic information system that is free for use by K12 teachers and their students. For the past five years, our team of teachers and university faculty has been using ArcGIS and its related tools to teach high school social studies and science. During the pandemic, we have successfully shifted our instruction online. Learn how to use ArcGIS and explore how you might bring

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A follow-up session will demonstrate data collection tools for bringing student-collected information into your classroom.

2021 Virginia Map Competition: What’s in my Watershed?
2021-03-05
Showcase the work of your students using an Esri Organizational Account!
Possible topics include geological characteristics, flora and fauna, economic activities, environmental issues, and more! Note: The geographic focus of the student-created products must focus on the theme and be located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Entries will be judges in two divisions

Grades 4-8
Grades 9-12

Students create an ArcGIS StoryMap (“new” template), or a Classic Story Map (any of the “classic” templates), or an ArcGIS web app.

PA Geographic Bee
2021-04-06 | State Museum of Pennsylvania, PA
The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Teaching with GIS, Even During a Pandemic-Part II: Student data collection with ArcGIS Online.
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This session is a follow-up to an introduction to using ArcGIS Online.
This session will demonstrate data collection with ArcGIS Online, a web-based geographic information system that is free for use by K12 teachers and their students. For the past five years, our team of teachers and university faculty has been using ArcGIS and its related tools to teach high school social studies and science. During the pandemic, we have successfully shifted our instruction online, setting up geographic inquiries with data that students collect in their neighborhoods. Learn how to use Field Maps and Survey123, two tools for bringing data into ArcGIS, and explore how you might bring hands-on data collection and GIS into your classroom.

Applying Geographic Thinking Skills with Your Learners
2021-10-11 20:31 - 2021-12-31 00:00 (America/New_York)
When confronted with any issue, geographers ask three important questions:

Where is it?
Why is it there?
Why do we care?

Geographic thinking can be applied with learners at any age, in any situation. Geographers view every issue through multiple perspectives and at multiple scales to gain a full understanding. This short, introductory course provides background for all formal and informal educators interested in bringing geographic thinking to their instruction.
This course is entirely self-paced and should take no more than 90 minutes to complete.

101st NCSS Annual Conference
2021-11-15 00:00 - 2021-11-19 00:00 (America/New_York)
The NCSS 101st Annual Conference will be held online from Monday-Sunday, November 15-21, 2021. Last year we delivered the hottest virtual conference of the season, and this year will be no different as we focus on Solidarity in Social Studies.
Our full week will provide you with the most engaging and comfortable environment to experience your best virtual event yet.
You will not need to attend the virtual conference for a full week. Most of the live presentations will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, and perhaps during the week in the evening. New recorded sessions will be released each day for on-demand viewing.

NCGE Virtual Annual Meeting: Professional Development Super Saturday Kickoff
2021-12-04 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Based on your feedback, this year’s professional development initiative is designed to fit your lifestyle and support you in delivering quality geography education by offering a Super Saturday Kickoff that continues all year long. The half-day Kickoff will provide you with the most engaging and comfortable environment to experience your best virtual event yet.

Enhance your professional learning by participating in dozens of quality geography grade level sessions.
Get the latest resources, technology, and approaches to geography education.
Learn from prominent keynote speakers.
Connect with other like-minded professionals via virtual networking.
Join the virtual awards banquet & help celebrate those who are making a significant difference in geography education.
Attend NCGE’s Annual Meeting & learn more about the leadership and their vision for geography education.
Gain free access to grade-level focused professional development webinars and workshops for one year.

Invitations to Inquiry with FieldScope: Engaging Students with Community & Citizen Science Data
2021-12-06 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Do you want to support kids in working with maps, graphs, and community and citizen science data sets? BSCS Science Learning has developed Invitations to Inquiry with FieldScope, free instructional activities designed to connect students with environmental data and build their confidence in working with the data to answer questions about the world. This session will focus on using an inquiry model to support students as they map and graph real-world data. Bring your computer and be ready to explore data in FieldScope.

Using Personal Travel to Enrich Geography Lessons
2021-12-09 19:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
This session will model methods for incorporating materials collected from personal travel experiences, and also provide information on organizations and fellowships that are available to teachers to help them travel. Through the incorporation of geospatial technologies, photos, and other technologies, teachers can use professional and personal travel to bring meaningful learning experiences back to their own students.

Cartooning in a Geography Classroom
2021-12-14 19:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Cartooning in a Geography Classroom uses a PowerPoint presentation to explore the use of newspaper cartoons in grade 7 -12 classrooms. After examining the types of newspaper cartooning, participants receive strategies to read and analyze political cartoons. All material relates to the concepts of geographic thinking with suggestions to create computer-generated cartoons. Links to cartoon resources are provided.
