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SUMMARY:How Do We Define Regions?
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn this presentation\, I demonstrate a mini-lecture and in-class activity I use in my undergraduate World Regional Geography course to introduce students to the concept of a region. On an outline map of U.S. states\, they draw the boundaries of “the Southwest” and list physical and/or human characteristics that define the region. They compare their results with those of classmates in a follow-up discussion and learn that the boundaries and characteristics of perceptual regions can vary. This lesson becomes the foundation for asking what characteristics the textbook authors used to draw the boundaries of each world region that we study throughout the course. It challenges students to think about “Why?” rather than just accepting world regional boundaries. The lesson is a thought-provoking way to begin the semester. I have also used it in a high school world geography classroom with similar success \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | World Geography | Engaging\, Strategies \nConference Room\nLewis \nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Susan Hume is a Professor in the Department of Geography & GIS at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She previously taught 9th grade World Geography and 12th Economics and has been an APHG Reader. Susan served on the NCGE Board of Directors as VP for Research from 2012-2014\, President in 2015\, and Past President in 2016.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/how-can-students-apply-their-geographic-knowledge-to-current-events/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Lewis
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Count Me In! Using Labs to Teach Population Geography
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn this session\, we will discuss how to use laboratory assignments to teach population geography. Population geography connects diverse topics including sustainability\, economics\, politics\, and culture. Using labs to teach this topic allows students to use real world data to deepen their understanding of population geography concepts. In this session\, we will begin with an overview of teaching population geography\, connecting it to geography and social studies standards. In the second part\, examples of labs will be introduced\, including the topics of international censuses\, population policy campaigns\, age specific fertility rates\, and migration patterns. While the session is geared toward the college classroom\, the content is easily adaptable to middle and high school grades. Lab assignments will be shared with attendees. \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | Inquiry | Population Geography\, Labs \nConference Room\nClark \nMeet the Presenter\nGillian Acheson is a professor in the Department of Geography & GIS at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She teaches a variety of courses including World Regions\, Human Geography\, Population Geography\, Spatial Thinking & Behavior\, Geography of Food\, and Geography and Social Justice. Her research interests are in geography education and the cultural landscape with publications ranging from map reading and comprehension to representation of women in introductory geography textbooks to the cultural landscape of cemeteries. She is a past recipient of NCGE’s Higher Education Distinguished Teaching award.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/count-me-in-using-labs-to-teach-population-geography/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Clark
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:The Student Atlas of Nebraska – Ten Years in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe creation of a dedicated student atlas for use in Nebraska elementary grade classrooms will be discussed. This teaching tool began with an initial 2016 limited edition and came to fruition with subsequent revised publications in 2017 and 2022. Mirroring efforts in recent years by several state geography organizations\, the process of starting an atlas project and continuing it through revised editions will be presented. From the beginning\, necessary consideration must be given to atlas format\, funding\, research\, deadlines\, and roll out. Focus groups involving elementary school teachers can identify state- specific subjects for emphasis. Buy-in from educators can be achieved via creation of ancillary materials (e.g.\, informational website\, teacher’s guide\, and lesson plans) to complement atlas use. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Curriculum and Instruction | Atlas\, Mapping \nConference Room\nNebraska \nMeet the Presenter\n Dr. Randy Bertolas is professor of geography at Wayne State College in the rolling hills of northeast Nebraska. He has taught at WSC for 30 years and chaired the Department of History\, Politics\, and Geography for the past 17 of those years. From 2004-18 he served as coordinator of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska and in 2011-12 was president of Gamma Theta Upsilon\, the international honor society in geography.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-student-atlas-of-nebraska-ten-years-in-practice/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Complex Geography of the Balkans
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis lecture will present the findings of two geographers who recently conducted field research in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in preparation for leading professional development in the region. The presentation will provide a foundation for deeper exploration and future engagement with the Balkans\, a region shaped by a rich and complex history of intersectional geography that remains largely unfamiliar to many U.S. educators. Belgrade and Novi Sad are the home of the Church of Saint Sava and Petrovaradin Fortress\, sometimes called Gibraltar on the Danube. Each community provides insight as to the role of religion\, politics\, trade\, and commerce\, both today and in the past. An important region during both World Wars\, the rise of nationalism served as a catalyst to the breakup\, or Balkanization\, of Yugoslavia in 1991. Prior\, Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics\, aimed at projecting a positive image of the region after the death of President Josip Broz Tito who had led the Communist Party \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Government and Civics | Balkans\, Exploration\, Professional Development \nConference Room\nIowa \nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Michael Allen is an Associate Professor of Geography at Towson University. He previously served as a co-coordinator of the Virginia Geographic Alliance and Geography Program Director at Old Dominion University. For more than a decade\, Dr. Allen has worked with formal and informal K-16 educators to promote geographic understanding and climate literacy. Since 2019\, Michael has coordinated the Chesapeake Bay Climate Institute\, a multi-day experiential professional development program that uses the Chesapeake Bay watershed as a place of learning\, culminating with a field experience on Tangier Island. In 2023\, Allen worked at the University of Novi Sad\, Serbia as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar\, improving cross-cultural climate literacy. Exploring the Balkans\, Allen reflects on his experience and highlights future professional development opportunities to explore both the human and environmental landscapes of the region. His local and international experience integrates cultural competence\, geospatial technology\, scientific understanding\, and critical thinking into pedagogical approaches. A physical scientist\, Michael has extensive experience working across academic disciplines to bridge mutual understanding between social and natural sciences.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/exploring-the-complex-geography-of-the-balkans/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Opportunities in Non-Formal Education to Enhance Girls’ Motivation Toward Learning Geography\, Geospatial Technologies\, and Related Careers
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin Lisa Elikan\, NCGE 2025 Salvatore J. Natoli Dissertation Award recipient as she shares her dissertation that was conducted under the Department of Geography\, Texas State University\, San Marcos Texas\, USA \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels \nConference Room\nWinnebago \nMeet the Presenter\nLisa Elikan is an independent scholar and non-formal geography educator. Her research interests include geography education\, non-formal learning in STEM and geography\, motivational learning theories\, and geospatial technologies in education. \n  \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/opportunities-in-non-formal-education-to-enhance-girls-motivation-toward-learning-geography-geospatial-technologies-and-related-careers/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Winnebago
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T161500
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SUMMARY:Mapping the African American Green Book
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe erasure of minority stories makes challenging the dominant reading of history important. The Green Book was an annual travel guide used by African American travelers from the 1930s to the mid-1960s to navigate a racially segregated America. A group of 9th graders\, social studies teachers\, and college students mapped Omaha’s 30 Green Book sites using ArcGIS and created Story Maps and a Hub Page to share the history uncovered on each one. This experience lit a spark with diverse summer school students and created an engaging hands-on curriculum for Nebraska’s social studies classrooms. The work will also educate thousands of Nebraskans through a 2025 joint exhibit with The Durham Museum\, Great Plains Black History Museum\, and Smithsonian. View the project at https://www.ops.org/Page/6677 \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | U.S. History | History\, Mapping\, Research \nConference Room\nFlannigan \nMeet the Presenters\nKristine Gerber is a passionate storyteller and historian who brings Omaha’s rich past to life. A graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney with degrees in Journalism and Public Relations\, she began uncovering the city’s hidden stories in 1999 while working at the Omaha World-Herald. There\, she discovered the most powerful way to explore history—by listening to the everyday people who lived it. Those interviews led to the publication of Omaha: Times Remembered\, and launched a publishing journey that has resulted in more than 50 books celebrating Omaha and Nebraska history. Today\, Kristine shares her love of local history and architecture with secondary students and social studies teachers through Omaha Public Schools’ Making Invisible Histories Visible program\, inspiring the next generation to connect with the places and stories that shaped their community \nCory Johnson
URL:https://ncge.org/event/mapping-the-african-american-green-book/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Flannigan
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T161500
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SUMMARY:The geography of the Holocaust: Topics\, geographical concepts\, methods\,  and representation
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn this presentation\, I will explore how geographic principles enhance Holocaust education\, emphasizing spatial thinking\, geographic inquiry\, and geospatial technologies. Drawing from professional development courses and curricula\, I will highlight three key themes: the varying scales of the Holocaust\, the geographies of camps and ghettos\, and the spatial ideologies behind Nazi policies. Maps\, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)\, and visual tools will be essential for examining these topics. I will discuss the Holocaust within its geographic and historical contexts\, illustrating how geography frames the spatial organization of Nazi genocide— from ghettoization to extermination. I will also show how geospatial technologies and mapping reveal patterns and offer insights at both city and national levels. Finally\, I will address the role of spatial thinking in Holocaust commemoration\, connecting geographic education to civic engagement and historical reflection. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | World History  | Geography of the Holocaust\, GIS \nConference Room\nLewis \nMeet the Presenter\nAlberto Giordano is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University. He has served as President of UCGIS\, the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science and is the current Interim Director of the Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education at Texas State University. Alberto is a founding member of the Holocaust Geographies Collaborative\, a network of researchers and scholars interested in bringing geographical approaches\, methods\, and perspectives to the study of the Holocaust and other genocides.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-geography-of-the-holocaust-topics-geographical-concepts-methods-and-representation/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Lewis
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T161500
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SUMMARY:Engaging local history through data literacy\, storytelling\, and digital  scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nBuilding on Ed Ayers’ 2021 essay\, “All History is Local\,” freely accessible digital scholarship tools and resources will be explored\, allowing participants to drill down to local historical data\, and then widen the lens to see how their community is part of the story of our shared American past. Data visualizations and interactive mapping projects enhance student engagement by connecting local history classrooms\, museums\, and historical sites. Innovative open educational resources (OER) and digital scholarship embed data literacy and historical thinking skills. Join this BYOD interactive launchpad for local explorations of our collective stories from America’s past. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | U.S. History  | Digital Storytelling\, Geoliteracy \nConference Room\nClark \nMeet the Presenter\nAnnie Evans has spent over half her life teaching history\, civics\, and geography in Virginia’s K12 public schools. With New American History\, she collaborates with a network of educators across the country to create learning resources to inspire the next generation of educators\, public historians\, and community leaders. Embracing inquiry and place-based learning\, she serves as co-coordinator of the Virginia Geographic Alliance and is a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow and Certified Educator. \nExplore New American History’s Learning Resources\, and share your feedback with Annie on Bluesky: @mapm8ker.bksy.social
URL:https://ncge.org/event/engaging-local-history-through-data-literacy-storytelling-and-digital-scholarship/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Clark
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Citizenship\, Identity\, and Othering in the Nazi Camp System
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis session focuses on a chapter from the forthcoming book\, Teaching Holocaust Geographies in Middle and Secondary Schools. The camp system was the heart of Nazi terror and control\, and it played a dominant role in the systematic murder of millions of people. When war broke out in September 1939 and Nazi Germany began occupying countries\, the camp system grew and expanded into those occupied countries. The camps offer a unique way to examine citizenship\, identity\, and othering\, and to explore how those concepts informed prisoner experiences within the camps. Using geographic concepts to inform examinations of the camp system in classrooms allows students to critically examine the role of geographic and national identity\, the concept of othering and exclusion – both internal and external – in constructing national identity\, and how these identities came together in the microcosm of Nazi camps and influenced the experiences and chances of survival for those imprisoned in them. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | World History | Holocaust\, Citizenship\, Identity \nConference Room\nNebraska \nMeet the Presenter\nLeah Rauch (she/her) is Director of Education at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center\, where she is responsible for the oversight of all educational initiatives and programs related to educational curricula\, field trips\, leadership programs\, and teacher professional development offered by the Museum. She previously worked as an adjunct professor\, teaching Jewish-German history and Holocaust courses in Berlin\, where she also worked as an educator at Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum. She has presented at international academic conferences in France\, Germany\, and the U.S.\, and has published articles in academic journals including The Journal for Holocaust Research. She recently co-authored a chapter in Teaching Holocaust Geographies in Middle and Secondary Schools. In 2024\, Rauch was appointed to serve on the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission. \nAmanda Friedeman (she/her) is Associate Director of Education at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center\, overseeing programming for the museum’s school-aged audiences\, including field trip content\, professional development offerings for educators\, and Make a Difference! The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition. She also directs the Museum’s Speakers’ Bureau of Holocaust survivors and eyewitness and is a nationally-recognized expert on incorporating voices of the Second Generation into Holocaust education. Friedeman was historical consultant on Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews during WWII\, winner of the 2023 Claus Deleuran Prisen; co-editor of Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust; co-author of a chapter in Teaching Holocaust Geographies in Middle and Secondary Schools; and author of “The Visitor as Ambassador and Conduit: Civic Wellness Programs at Illinois Holocaust Museum” (Journal of Museum Education\, 50.1\, 2025).
URL:https://ncge.org/event/citizenship-identity-and-othering-in-the-nazi-camp-system/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Case Studies and World Geography
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis professional development session will explore the power of case studies in enhancing student learning in world geography. Participants will learn how to select and develop compelling real-world case studies relevant to diverse global issues. We will delve into effective strategies for structuring case study discussions to foster critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and inquiry-based learning. Participants will gain valuable insights into assessing student understanding through various methods\, including individual reflections\, group presentations\, and creative projects. By the end of the session\, educators will have the tools and confidence to integrate case studies into their classrooms to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. \nSession Focus\nAPHG | Inquiry | Selecting\, Structuring\, Assessing \nConference Room\nIowa \nMeet the Presenters\nWilliam Danes serves as a World Geography Teacher and Department Chair in Aldine ISD. In 2012\, William earned his Master’s in Education Technology from Lamar University. Prior to 2018 William served the district as a Technology Specialist. William has taught at both the middle school and high school levels as well. In his free time\, William likes to hike and read. \n  \n  \nDawn Brimhall serves as an Instructional Specialist in Aldine ISD and is a current doctoral candidate at the University of Virginia focusing on Curriculum and Instruction. In 2020\, Dawn was named the Secondary Teacher of the Year for Aldine ISD and was nominated as a Teacher of the Year for the Houston Area Alliance for Black School Educators (HAABSE). Prior to becoming an Instructional Specialist\, Dawn spent 10 years teaching history in Texas and Utah. In her free time\, Dawn loves to travel the world and explore new cultures.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/case-studies-and-world-geography/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T164500
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SUMMARY:Inquiry into Persecution\, Scale\, and Spatial Change with Holocaust Survivor  Testimonies
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis presentation is based on our chapter in Teaching Holocaust Geographies in Middle and Secondary Schools\, which offers a unique perspective on using geography to understand how this genocide altered people\, locations\, and landscapes. Using the Geo-Inquiry Progress\, students are empowered to use geographic tools to explore Holocaust survivor testimonies to analyze how policies of the Nazi regime impacted Jewish mobility. Investigating persecution across multiple scales\, from the local to the global\, allows students to develop a deeper understanding of how legislative measures and geography impact the daily lives of individuals. Utilizing survivor testimony in the classroom fosters historical empathy and critical thinking and allows students to connect past restrictions to contemporary issues of forced displacement and migration. The inquiry process engages students in storytelling by creating visual representations of movement and restrictions\, allowing them to illustrate patterns of oppression. \nThis presentation highlights how spatial analysis can enhance historical inquiry in the classroom. Furthermore\, by using the Holocaust as a case study\, we will illustrate the fragility of democratic societies and promote a deeper appreciation for safeguarding individual rights and civil liberties. Ultimately\, our objective is to show how the academic framework of geo-inquiry allows students to examine complex issues at various scales. \nSession Focus\nMiddle School/Junior High | Inquiry | Geo-Inquiry\, Scale\, Spatial Change \nConference Room\nWinnebago \nMeet the Presenters\nMegan Bowes is in her eleventh year of teaching middle school social studies and is a non-degree-seeking graduate student at the University of South Carolina. Currently a teacher in Greenville\, South Carolina\, Bowes previously taught in Florida\, where she was recognized in 2016 by the Florida Council for Social Studies as the Middle School Teacher of the Year for St. Lucie County. She is an Alfred Lerner Fellow through the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous and is part of the 2022-2024 South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Teacher Fellow Program. She has presented at the South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education and continues her Holocaust education through professional development.\n \n  \n  \nScott Auspelmyer is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust.  He is a United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Teaching Fellow who also has 19 years of experience teaching high school social studies in South Carolina and was previously recognized as the National Council for the Social Studies Secondary Educator of the Year. He has presented at numerous state and national conferences and regularly conducts professional development training in Holocaust education for teachers in South Carolina and beyond.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/inquiry-into-persecution-scale-and-spatial-change-with-holocaust-survivor-testimonies/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Winnebago
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:Sovereignty\, Territoriality\, and the Zangezur Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nParticipants will hear an overview of the debate over the Zangezur Corridor. Then in small groups\, participants will read different viewpoints of the situation. Group members will discuss the pros/cons of anticipated outcomes. As a whole group\, we will discuss how the activity could be used with their classes. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | World/International | Current Events\, Trade \nConference Room\nFlannigan \nMeet the Presenters\nDebra Coram Troxell is a National Board Certified Teacher from Winston-Salem\, NC. She teaches AP Human Geography and International Relations at West Forsyth High School. Debra is an AP Human Geography exam table leader\, APHG PBL Summer Institute facilitator\, and serves on the editorial board of The Geography Teacher journal.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/sovereignty-territoriality-and-the-zangezur-corridor/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Flannigan
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:When to Teach “Introductory” GIS? Evaluating Course Sequencing Across  Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAs GIS education continues to expand\, it is essential to re-evaluate how introductory GIS courses are sequenced. Historically\, introductory GIS was one of the few GIS-related courses available\, often positioned later in students’ academic careers. However\, with rising demand for GIS professionals and more specialized courses\, this approach may be outdated. We examine how different institutions—from community colleges offering GIS early to four-year universities placing it at junior or senior levels—structure their GIS programs. We also explore how prerequisites and course sequencing may deter students from further GIS study or careers in the field. With the growing availability of GIS majors\, minors\, and certificates\, introducing GIS earlier could help build a stronger pipeline of graduates and expand career pathways. By analyzing program structures\, we aim to offer insights to enhance the accessibility\,  appeal\, and long-term impact of GIS education. \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | Curriculum and Instruction| GIS\, Sequencing \nConference Room\nWinnebago \nMeet the Presenters\nDr. Thomas R. Craig is an Assistant Professor of Geography and Geographic Information Science in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at South Dakota State University. With nearly two decades of experience as a geography educator\, Dr. Craig currently teaches a wide range of GIS courses\, including Introduction to GIS\, Web GIS\, Spatial Modeling\, and Data Creation and Integration. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Oklahoma State University.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/when-to-teach-introductory-gis-evaluating-course-sequencing-across-institutions/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Winnebago
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
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SUMMARY:Pecans: The All-American Nut
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe 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 the pecan’s popularity with the founding fathers of our country. Introduction of several lessons to be used with middle school students of geography and American history. One lesson will be demonstrated with participants\, using maps to chart the spread of the pecans throughout the United States and the world. Visual aids will include a branch from a pecan tree\, nuts with the hard outer husk still attached\, along with native and soft- shelled pecans. We will discuss the different uses of pecans and how the nuts have been modified by improving size\, taste\, and yield. Our presentation will include products to show\, including items made from pecan wood\, pecans\, and pecan oil. \nSession Focus\nMiddle School/Junior High | U.S. History| America’s\, Indigenous\, Resource \n Conference Room\nLewis \nMeet the Presenters\nPamela Hamman was born and raised in Oklahoma and has always had a love for learning. She enjoys reading\, exploring new places\, and gaining new perspectives. Hamman attended the University of Oklahoma for her undergraduate studies and earned a master’s degree in education from East Central University. She is married to her high school sweetheart\, and has two children and two grandchildren. Family is a big part of Hamman’s life\, and they continue to be a source of joy and inspiration. She has worked in education for over twenty years and still find excitement in what she does. Every day brings new opportunities to learn—often from her students. She spent her entire teaching career in middle school\, and when she  first started\, someone said\, “You’ll either love it or hate it.” She can honestly say she does not hate it! Throughout the years\, she has taught a variety of subjects including Civics\, World Geography\, Western and Eastern Hemisphere Geography\, World History\, American History\, and Current Events. She has also coached high school swim. Her time at Prague Public Schools has been incredibly rewarding—the supportive community and strong connections make it a great place to work. Outside the classroom\, she loves working outdoors\, traveling\, and meeting new people. Hamman is a big fan of live music and tries to attend as many concerts as possible. She also has a deep interest in American History. She had the honor of seeing three U.S. Presidents in person\, and is proud to say there’s even an Olympian in my family! \nLousondra Waltz is from Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma where she grew up.  Waltz graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History (Go Pokes). She has two sons who graduated from the University of Oklahoma (Go Sooners)\, they are both happily married but no grandchildren yet.  Waltz has been teaching for 28 years in public schools in Oklahoma\, both in high school and middle school. She has taught US History\, World History\, World Geography\, US Government\, and Western Hemisphere Geography.  She loves teaching\, traveling\, National Parks\, history\, dogs\, and my family.  She has greatly enjoyed meeting teachers from all over the country and learning from others.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/pecans-the-all-american-nut/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Lewis
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Geographical Theme of Movement on the GeoHistoGram
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nFrom 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 of resources and “class ready” activities. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | World History | Movement\, History/Geography Integration\, Mapping \n Conference Room\nClark \nMeet the Presenter\nCynthia Bloom
URL:https://ncge.org/event/mapping-the-geographical-theme-of-movement-on-the-geohistogram/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Clark
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20250714T143229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143229Z
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SUMMARY:Context\, Input and Implementation Challenges on Learning Outcomes in  Geography
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nEvidence 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\, time allotted\, methods of teaching\, pedagogical practices\, and implementation challenges on learning outcomes in geography. The descriptive survey design was adopted. The multi-stage sampling method was deployed to select 94 teachers and 1800 students of geography. Students’ perception contributed most to achievement (b=0.08; t= 4.02; P<0.05)\, content had the most contribution to skills attainment (b=0.01; t= 0.39; P>0.05) while\, students’ perception also had the highest contribution to practices (b=0.24; t=13.33; P<0.05). All independent variables contributed jointly to students’ achievement\, skills and practices. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Curriculum and Instruction | Geography Curriculum\, Learning Outcomes\, Teaching and Learning \n Conference Room\nIowa \nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Abimbola Andrew Olayemi is the Principal of Jemibewon International Academy\, Kogi State\, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Arts and Social Sciences Education\, with research interests in Geography Education\, Climate Change Education\, Social Studies Education\, and Curriculum Evaluation. With over a decade of teaching experience at the secondary school level\, Dr. Olayemi has published articles in reputable journals and authored e-books\, including “How to Excel in a School System” and “Geography Beyond the Classroom. \nPeter A. Amosun\, Ph.D is a Professor of Social Studies Education and Geography Education at the University of Ibadan\, Nigeria. Prof. Amosun’s research interests cut across Social Studies and Civic Education\, Environmental Education\, Climate Change Education\, Geography Education\, Internet Crime Prevention\, and Curriculum and Instruction. He has made tremendous impact in promoting geography education within and outside the University community through scholarly work with local and international benefits. To his credits are several local and international journal articles\, chapters in books and books. Professor Amosun is currently the Director\, Centre for General Studies in the University of Ibadan. He was the immediate past Head\, Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education\, University of Ibadan. He has supervised tens of undergraduate and Postgraduate students. He has acted as external examiners within and outside Nigeria. He has mentored many students who are now occupying strategic places and position in the academia both within and outside Nigeria.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/context-input-and-implementation-challenges-on-learning-outcomes-in-geography-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20251017T192225Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring South Asia Through Literature: Using Award-Winning Books to Enrich Geography Education
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe 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 the South Asian region. Through a curated selection of books\, from picture book to young adult novels\, participants will discover how to integrate compelling literature into geography curricula to bring South Asia to life in the classroom. Whether you’re teaching about historical events\, contemporary cultural issues\, or geographical landscapes\, these books offer valuable perspectives that will engage students and deepen their global awareness. \nSession Focus\nEarly Childhood/Elementary | Literacy \n Conference Room\nNebraska \nMeet the Presenters\nJulie Wakefield is a retired high school teacher now teaching in the higher education system. She volunteers with the South Asia Book Award Committee to choose books annually that are worthy of recognition. She regularly integrates cultural stories\, poetry\, literature and other print options into her teaching.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/exploring-south-asia-through-literature-using-award-winning-books-to-enrich-geography-education-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20250920T155930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T163149Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Teaching Culture and Cultural Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTeaching 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. \nThe Facilitator\nCarter Waterkyn \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-teaching-culture-and-cultural-landscape/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20250920T181118Z
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SUMMARY:Religion & Government in the Middle East: Election season
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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 understanding these complex landscapes. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nErika Lawrey is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience\, Erika Lowery is an accomplished educator with a comprehensive background in various educational capacities. Her professional journey has included instruction in middle and high school geography(all levels)\, supervision of secondary social studies programs\, and teaching elementary social studies methods at Baylor University. Currently\, she provides professional development to teachers across the southern region as an educator for the Institute for Curriculum Services. Ms. Lowery’s dedication and excellence have been recognized with several prestigious accolades\, including the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching Achievement award in 2013\, her selection as the Texas Social Studies Supervisor of the Year in 2022\, and her service on the 2022 World Geography TEKS revision workgroup in Texas. \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/religion-government-in-the-middle-east-election-season/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
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SUMMARY:Teaching Students How to be Successful on FRQs
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us as we discuss the methods and strategies for introducing and teaching students how to be successful on FRQ for the APHG exam. \nAudience Focus\nAPHG\, High School\, Middle School \nMeet the Presenters\nKenneth H Keller is a retired AP Human Geography teacher at George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta\, GA.\, and taught AP Human Geography from its inception in 2000. Ken has attended every AP Human Geography Reading since 2002\, where he has worked in multiple capacities from reader to Question leader. He has been teaching AP Human Geography weeklong summer institutes and one-day workshops for teachers since 2004 and was the 2004 recipient of a National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching award. Ken also taught as an adjunct professor of Geography for five years at Western Connecticut State University\, Ken is a past member of the AP Human Geography Test Development Committee (2006-2010) and served as President of the National Council for Geographic Education during the year 2019-2020. He is also Past-President of the Connecticut Council of Social Studies. where he worked to promote social studies education at the state level.\nKen is also the co-author of BFW’s Human Geography for the AP Course which is now in its second edition along with its teacher’s edition. Ken is also one of three co-founders of iScore5 LLC\, an AP test prep app for smart devices. Ken and his wife\, Lisa\, moved from Danbury\, CT. to Georgia in 2013\, and though they prefer the beautiful Georgia weather\, they brought their New Yorker roots (and Mets caps) with them. \nTracie Truax began her teaching career in the Chicago suburb of St. Charles 19 years ago. As a National Board Certified teacher\, she currently teaches one section of AP Human Geography while serving as an instructional support coach. In her coaching role\, Tracie supports educators in implementing effective instructional strategies and fostering student success.  Additionally\, as a member of the district’s Curriculum\, Instruction\, and Assessment Team for social studies\, Tracie collaborated with colleagues to design the Geographic Foundations course\, ensuring that all freshmen build essential geographic thinking skills from the start of their high school journey. Tracie has also been an AP Human Geography reader since 2017.  As a reader\, she learned invaluable skills for teaching and preparing her students to be successful FRQ writers.  Finally\, Tracie is an avid traveler. She believes that geography should happen inside and outside the classroom.  In the summer of 2024\, she led a student trip to Costa Rica designed to bring human geography concepts to life.  Tracie loves sharing both her passion and enthusiasm for geography with others! \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/teaching-students-how-to-be-successful-on-frqs/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20251101T203016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T204521Z
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SUMMARY:Our World In Data
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nPoverty\, 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 world. Join us for a webinar that will show how this free resource can be used by educators to gather current data and reports on many topics globally. While not a source for lesson plans\, it is a source to create lessons and activities in which the students can interact with the data themselves. **If you have questions that you would like to ask the presenter\, please email them to Julie julie@ncge.org **There will be time for Q & A during the webinar. \nAudience Focus\nAll Grade Levels \nMeet the Presenters\nDr. Charlie Giattino is the Communications & Outreach Manager at Our World in Data. He joined OWID in 2020 and has worked across the team: initially joining as a researcher\, later moving to the operations team\, and now leading communications. He completed his Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience at Duke University. Charlie is originally from Texas and now based in London. \n\nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/our-world-in-data/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20251101T210327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T210327Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Supporting PreService Teachers in teaching Geography
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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. \nPreService teachers are encouraged to bring questions about best practices\, classroom strategies\, and what to expect as they enter the profession. Methods instructors and supervisors are invited to share their best advice\, mentorship insights\, and proven approaches for preparing strong\, confident geography educators. \nWhether you’re just beginning your teaching journey or working to support the next generation\, this collaborative discussion welcomes educators at all levels. Come connect\, learn\, and build a stronger community of geography teaching and learning. \nAbout the Facilitators\nKelly Leon\, Ashley Penir  \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-supporting-preservice-teachers-in-teaching-geography/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20251113T231343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T194007Z
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SUMMARY:Encountering Colonial Legacies & Spaces of Possibility  along the  Anza National Historic Trail
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs 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 point in time for reflection and re-examination of the historical geography of the Americas. The expedition followed a 1\,900-mile route north and west from present day Sonora that took settlers to the frontier of the Spanish Empire and traversed the homelands of numerous indigenous peoples. Learn more about the expedition and how the route is remembered and commemorated by the U.S. National Park Service and the indigenous nations that withstood profound impacts of invasion\, settlement\, and environmental change and continue to shape the future of the lands along the trail. \nAudience Focus\nSpeakers will share free information and resources appropriate for the education of diverse audiences. Recommended for geographers\, educators\, and anyone interested in taking a journey into the historical geography of the Americas. \nMeet the Presenters\nThomas Herman\nResearch Fellow\, San Diego State Univ. Geography Dept.\nCalifornia Geographic Alliance\nNational Council for Geographic Education\n \n  \nGail E. Chehak\nCommunity & Partner Relations Director\nAmerican Indigenous Tourism Association\, Inc. \n\n  \nChristopher Bentley\nInterpretation\, Education\, and Volunteer Program Manager\nJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail\nNational Park Service \n  \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/encountering-colonial-legacies-spaces-of-possibility-along-the-anza-national-historic-trail/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20260102T174302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T174302Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorating and Learning from the 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition of 1775-76 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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. \nSESSION 2 (ON THE JOURNEY): JANUARY 7\, 2026\, 4-5:30 pm Centering Difference in the Anza Expedition and Early California Few citizens of New Spain were eager to join an expedition to settle an unknown and potentially hazardous land\, but some saw an opportunity on the frontier. Learn how Afro-Latinos and independent women were a major part of the Anza Expedition and the early development of California. \nSESSION 3 (ARRIVING): MARCH 25\, 2026\, 4-5:30 pm\nLegacies of the Expedition and the Making of Place in California\, 1776 to 2026 What are the outcomes of the Anza Expedition? A settlement called Yerba Buena\, a settler population that develops its own cultural and political identities\, a sequence of transitions in control of the territory resulting in California’s incorporation into the United States. The people and the trail they followed continue to be relevant in many ways. \nAudience Focus\nFor educators and students in Grades 4 and higher. Special relevance to 5th\, 8th\, and Ethnic Studies\, but all are welcome to join. \nHow to Join\nPre-registration is required.  Find out more and register here
URL:https://ncge.org/event/commemorating-and-learning-from-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-anza-expedition-of-1775-76-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20260102T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T192803Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCivics - The American Electoral System
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLearning 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? \nThis webinar will explore how students in a high school civics class incorporated historic information about population change\, prioritizing electoral district criteria\, descriptions of their own communities\, and geospatial technology tools for constructing state congressional districts to gain additional insight into how electoral districting works. They have a better sense of the differences between redistricting and gerrymandering\, why it is important to have transparency in the redistricting process\, and how they can contribute by advocating for their community’s needs. Theobald at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will share GeoCivics resources and provide background on the teachers’ perspective as they guided students through hands-on and online activities as part of students’ study of civics. \nAudience Focus\nHigh School \nMeet the Presenter\nRebecca Theobald is an Associate Research Professor in the Geography and Environmental Studies Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She directs GeoCivics\, asking geographic questions to address electoral redistricting and emphasizing the role geospatial technology plays in drawing districts. From 2008 through 2018\, she served as coordinator of the Colorado Geographic Alliance\, part of National Geographic Network of Alliances for Geographic Education\, providing professional development for teachers across Colorado. She edited National Council for Geographic Education’s journal\, “The Geography Teacher”\, from 2016 to 2024. \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocivics-the-american-electoral-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20260102T201544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201544Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Teaching Political Geography and Strategies for 9th graders
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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. \nAbout the Facilitators\nMaria Zuniga\, and Jamie Tadryznski are teachers at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas. They teach 9th graders and both have a passion for teaching Political Geography. \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-teaching-political-geography-and-strategies-for-9th-graders/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055037
CREATED:20260102T204323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154241Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Crossroads Field Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTravel 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 Valley contain some of the most significant sites and situations that shaped the U.S. This 7-day experience will provide participants with the opportunity to visit historic sites and museums while working with scholars and archivists to consider and reflect on the significance of our country’s semiquincentennial through a geographic and multi-perspective lens. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nChris Bunin teaches social studies and Geospatial Technologies at Albemarle High School\, and am an adjunct geography professor for the Virginia Community College System and the University of Virginia . From 2006 – 2012 he directed the Teacher Scholars Program for the Virginia Experiment and America on the World Stage Teaching American History Projects. In this role he coordinated and implemented inquiry-based experiential professional development opportunities for local classroom teachers. \n  \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/revolutionary-crossroads-field-experience/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:2892 Miles To Go
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThere 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. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nAnita Palmer is a past middle and high school technology and social studies teacher who is the CEO of the “woman-owned business” GISetc started in 1999 to provide geospatial PD\, curriculum\, and support for educators and students. Author\, Esri partner/educator\, NatGeo Explorer\, and lover of 2892 Miles to Go! \n\n\nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/2892-miles-to-go/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
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CREATED:20260131T152247Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Hype: Critical AI Literacy for Geography & Social Studies Educators
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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 ethical dilemmas that risk undermining core disciplinary practices in the social sciences. This session situates geography educators within this tension\, emphasizing the need for AI and data literacy that is critical rather than uncritical. Drawing on recent research in geography and social studies education\, I propose a framework of “error typologies” that reveal how GenAI can reshape knowledge production and interpretation of curricular content. The session will engage participants in considering ways to integrate AI that fosters critical inquiry and civic literacy\, without outsourcing essential human judgment to machines. Rather than treating GenAI as a shortcut for assessment or content delivery\, educators are invited to explore how it can serve as a tool for critique\, revealing questions of bias\, representation\, and the implications for its use in the social studies classroom. Attendees will leave with some practical strategies for guiding classrooms to critically evaluate GenAI outputs and apply disciplinary thinking to AI-generated claims. Bring your questions and comments! \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nSamantha Serrano is a 21-year veteran high school social studies teacher with primary responsibilities in geography and civics. A self-proclaimed technosketic\, she encourages pause before abrupt implementation regarding educational technology. As a teacher\, she loves making new lessons for her students\, as a researcher\, her interests include geography education\, equity and access\, critical theory\, and educational technology\, and as a mom\, she has newfound interests in waterparks\, K-Pop Demon Hunters\, and jumpzones. \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/beyond-the-hype-critical-ai-literacy-for-geography-social-studies-educators/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: A conversation for social studies methods instructors
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nPre-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. \nThe goal of the conversation is to share best practices and accessible resources and to identify trends\, opportunities\, and needs. What texts\, resources\, and learning experiences have methods instructors found to be most useful? What prior knowledge\, questions\, and interests do pre-service teachers have that creates opportunities or challenges in preparing them to teach geography? What kinds of resources would be helpful to have available in a methods course? How does geography fit into your overall approach to preparing teachers to teach all of the social studies disciplines? \nThe Facilitator\nSamantha Serrano \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-a-conversation-for-social-studies-methods-instructors/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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