NCGE 2026 Annual Conference
Geography on the Fall Line Form a spatial cluster with educators, researchers, and leaders in the discipline to network, learn about new trends in educational practice and research, and explore […]
12 events found.
Events
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
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Poster Session: Using Extracurricular Programs to Further Geographic Education
Conference Area: Commonwealth HallSummary The International Scholars Program is an innovative, student-centered initiative designed to extend geographic education beyond the traditional classroom. Grounded in inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, the program immerses students in […]
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Poster Session: Assessing the landscape of introductory undergraduate courses in the U.S.
Conference Area: Commonwealth HallSummary With the support of an NSF IUSE: ITYC collaborative planning grant, the presenters are looking to invigorate the teaching of undergraduate introductory geography courses, which define the discipline for […]
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Poster Session: Revolutionary Crossroads
Conference Area: Commonwealth HallSummary Revolutionary Crossroads is a poster session that shows how geography shaped key events of the American Revolution. Developed through the Revolutionary Crossroads field experience with the Virginia Geographic Alliance, […]
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Beyond the Textbook…Beyond the Exam: Bridging AP Human Geography Students to Geographic Practice
Conference Room: LacySummary Recent calls from geographers, including AAG President William Moseley—notably in his 2025 NCGE address—emphasize strengthening the vital bridge between K-12 and college geography educators. Despite robust AP Human Geography […]
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Map your World: Empowering Students with OpenStreetMap
Conference Room: CullenSummary OpenStreetMap is the world's largest crowdsourced geospatial database, powering thousands of applications across corporate, government, nonprofit, and academic sectors. As a free and community-driven project, anyone can contribute and […]
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Mapping the Professional Fall Line: A Grades 4-12 Geospatial Careers & GIS Curriculum
Conference Room: Robins Family Forum TheaterSummary How do we find tomorrow’s geospatial professionals today? The answer lies in "backwards mapping" industry requirements directly into our K-12 classrooms. Join the author and presenter for a deep […]
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The GeoSpatial Zone
Conference Room: Halsey Family HallThe Geospatial Room located in the Halsey Family Hall, offers a full day of sessions dedicated to bringing the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into today’s classrooms. Designed for […]
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Learning Along the Fall Line: Building an OER State Atlas for All Learners
Conference Room: Reynolds Leadership CircleSummary Imagine a free, comprehensive digital atlas designed specifically for K–12 educators — one that connects geography, history, science, ELA, and math in a single resource. The Virginia Geographic Alliance […]
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Crossing the Conceptual Fall Line: Scaffolding AP Human Geography FRQs
Conference Room: LacySummary AP Human Geography students often possess strong content knowledge but struggle to translate that understanding into effective Free-Response Question (FRQ) responses. This interactive workshop focuses on practical, classroom-tested strategies […]
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What’s in a Name? Exploring Place Names as Forms of Social and Geographic Storytelling
Conference Room: CullenSummary Explore the profound social, historical, and political meanings behind the names attached to places. Far from simple labels, place names, or toponyms, are power-laden expressions of a community’s identity, values, […]
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Mapping Learning: Using Survey123 to Create Student-Generated Content Across Disciplines
Conference Room: ByrdSummary In this session, we'll explore how Survey123 can be used to design authentic, student-generated content experiences across a range of subjects — from World Languages and Geography to History […]