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SUMMARY:From Population to Migration: Discover Geography Classroom Resources with the U.S. Census Bureau
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDid you know that the U.S. Census Bureau has resources you can use in your classroom? Explore activities using real-life data from the Statistics in Schools program\, covering topics such as demographic characteristics\, population pyramids\, environmental changes\, population\, and more. Join in on a conversation with a Census Bureau geography staff member and learn about resources available on topics such as migration and urbanization with demonstrations on how to use the tools. \nPresenters\nJessica Palmer\, Program Analyst\, Statistics in Schools Program \nJessica Palmer works on the Statistics in Schools (SIS) program at the U.S. Census Bureau and has nearly 14 years of federal government experience. She joined the program in 2012 and has contributed to the initiative to make SIS resources available to educators on an ongoing basis. She maintains national partnerships\, develops outreach content\, and works closely on the creation of materials for classrooms across the country. She has a passion for ensuring that students have access to real-life Census Bureau data during their education and beyond. \n  \nBrian Timko\, Branch Chief\, Customer Engagement Branch \nAfter graduation with an Applied Geography degree from the University of Northern Colorado\, Brian began to work for the Census Bureau’s Denver Regional Office updating the roads and address database for the 2000 Decennial Census. While in Denver\, he worked with tribal\, state\, and local governments in a partnership where they helped update our roads\, statistical and legal boundaries\, and our address database. After his work in Denver\, he moved to Census Headquarters in Maryland to work on the planning and design of geographic partnership programs. He currently works in the Geography Division Customer Service branch where they support geospatial data users in understanding geospatial data. \nWebinar Access\n#member only |  Join Here
URL:https://ncge.org/event/from-population-to-migration-discover-geography-classroom-resources-with-the-u-s-census-bureau/
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000
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SUMMARY:Creating great ArcGIS Storymaps
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDo you want to teach with storymaps? Maybe you want to have students create them – even participate in competitions? Join us for this fast-paced introduction to ArcGIS Storymaps\, including how to get started\, latest features\, and tips and tricks.  Learn how to quickly create immersive\, multimedia stories with maps\, narrative text\, images\, videos and more. \nPresenters\nTom Baker is an education manager on the Esri Education Solutions team\, strategizing effective use of GIS technology and solutions to solve instruction\, administrative\, and research challenges in schools\, universities\, and informal education. An instructional technologist and researcher by training\, he now specializes in integrating classroom practice and technology with GIS. Most of Tom’s time at Esri is spent serving the nearly 5 million K12 educators of the United States—and their 50 million students. Tom seeks to use his experience to enhance learning at all levels and subjects by leveraging the science of where. \nCharlie Fitzpatrick is K12 Education manager at Esri. After being a formal student for many years\, he taught social studies in grades 7-12 (mostly 8th grade geography) for 15 years. He also started teaching teachers to understand the patterns\, relationships\, and systems of the world using computers. He joined Esri as education manager in 1992\, where he works with students\, educators\, and influencers across the nation. He and his colleagues work to provide software\, instructional resources\, and educator support free to every school and club\, so learners of all ages can explore and understand the world\, analyze information\, make good decisions\, and solve problems by thinking geographically using GIS. \nWebinar Access\n#open access | Join Here \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/creating-great-arcgis-storymaps/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000
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SUMMARY:Urbanization Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn this webinar participants will learn how to put together a Speed Dating Activity using terminology from the Urbanization Unit. Please note that speed dating can be used throughout every unit using the Essential Knowledge from the CED. \nPresenter\nPaula Woods\, NCGE 2022 AP Distinguished Teacher Recipient. My name is Paula Woods and I started my teaching career in CCSD almost 24 years ago. . After ten years of my hair turning gray due to teaching middle school geography\, I transitioned to the world of high school. I started off as an APUSH and US History teacher but I have to admit I missed the world of culture and maps. In the summer of 2014\, a year after we introduced APHUG at our school\, the teacher left to take another position and I was the designated “new” teacher. “This will be fun and this will be easy with my background.” How naive I was\, lol. While teaching this course has been challenging because I had to reframe what I thought AP Human Geography was and truly learn what it is\, it has also been fulfilling exposing my students to spatial analysis. The majority of my APHUG students tell me that this class was one of their favorites and that is enough to keep me coming back for more each year. Along with Starbucks\, rewatching Hamilton\, and Puerto Rico. \nWebinar Access\n#member only | Join Here
URL:https://ncge.org/event/urbanization-speed-dating/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
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SUMMARY:Getting ready for the 2024 ArcGIS Competition for US Students (grades 6-12)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nStudents are building skills in geographic exploration\, mapping\, analysis\, and presentation! The ArcGIS Online Competition for US High School and Middle School Students is a good next step: students in grades 4-12 research a topic of interest in their state and craft a StoryMap about their findings. Students can dive into a personal\, custom project\, enter it into a state competition with $100 awards and national attention\, and build for the future of their community and themselves. Teachers can use it as a capstone for all\, launch a club\, or just introduce this and let them go. \nRegistration Required\n This webinar will be hosted and co-presented with the Esri teacher community. Pre-register for this event at: https://t3ghub-esrit3g.hub.arcgis.com/pages/webinars
URL:https://ncge.org/event/getting-ready-for-the-2024-arcgis-competition-for-us-students-grades-6-12/
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000
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SUMMARY:Hands-on Play Saves the Day: Play-Doh® and LEGO® in the Middle School Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nStudents of all ages can struggle to visualize three-dimensional landscapes from two-dimensional contour maps. This engagement effort in the middle school classroom incorporated hands-on play with Play-Doh® and LEGO® to reinforce student learning about topographic maps. Students constructed three-dimensional landscapes and further learned about how topographic data can be generated with drones. Findings suggest through pre- and post-test comparison that such efforts support student learning. \nPresenter\n \nDr. Adam Mathews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Binghamton University (State University of New York). His teaching and research activities focus on geospatial technologies and methodologies (GIS\, remote sensing\, and drones) for geographic problem solving. He primarily teaches university students but has also engaged with a variety of K-12 groups and has published a children’s book entitled ABCs of Geography. \nWebinar Access\n#member only | Join Here
URL:https://ncge.org/event/hands-on-play-saves-the-day-play-doh-and-lego-in-the-middle-school-classroom/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T200000
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CREATED:20240104T221200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T221651Z
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SUMMARY:AITC for APHG
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDiscover the free resources Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has to support Unit 5. Workshop participants will get a general overview of the curriculum resource bank aligned to APHG as well as a closer look at some of the newest lesson plans on the agricultural supply chain\, big ag\, and more. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nAndrea Gardner is an Education Specialist for the National Center for Agricultural Literacy. Prior to this position she was a high school agricultural science teacher. Throughout her career\, Andrea has actively participated in professional development\, mentoring\, and the development of curriculum. Her lesson plans have been adopted and published as state-wide curriculum in two Utah courses as well as numerous lesson plans posted on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. \nWebinar Access\nMember Only Access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  Join Today \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/aitc-for-aphg/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T200000
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CREATED:20240105T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T173404Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Impact of Black Cowboys: Yesterday & Today
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn the late 1800’s\, the Economic impact on Western History was about cowboys\, horses\, cattle and cattle drives. Today\, it is still about horses and cattle\, but the Economic Impact is Rodeo Cowboys and their performances\, that are keeping the Western Lifestyle alive. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nLiz Lawless is the best-selling author of 15 books the most recent one\, “Cleo Hearn: Mr. Black Rodeo\,” and is host of Wild West Diversity Livestream/Podcast. For 30 years she has served as Publicist/Historian for Cowboys of Color Rodeos\, the largest multicultural rodeo in the country. She has taught at Southern Methodist University\, Eastfield College and presented at corporate\, employee\, PreK-12th grade teacher training and classrooms across North Texas. She provided this presentation in Columbia\, SC for NCGE. \nWebinar Access\nMember only Access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member? More info and Join Today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/economic-impact-of-black-cowboys-yesterday-today/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T200000
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CREATED:20240122T195018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T195139Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing geographic inquiry: Question formulation\, connecting to standards\, and civic engagement
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nGeographic inquiry is fundamental to our teaching and learning in geography and related disciplines\, regardless of grade level. This session provides an opportunity to refine geographic inquiry to maximize student learning and engagement\, with a particular focus on formulating good questions\, linking to state standards\, and providing pathways for civic engagement. \nPresenter: Alex Oberle\n \nWebinar Access\nMember only Access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member? More info and Join Today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/maximizing-geographic-inquiry-question-formulation-connecting-to-standards-and-civic-engagement/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000
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CREATED:20240201T134312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T140652Z
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SUMMARY:The Adventures of Mo: A geography resource for educators
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nMo is a free\, online geography resource that engages and connects K-5 students. It offers an eBook that takes kids on fun adventures to every US state; state blogs with history; state trivia; Videos for kids\, by kid; Scramble games\, and opportunities to earn cash. Twelve live guided imagery presentations via zoom are also available for a small fee. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nCarol Patton\, a national-award winning journalist and writer\, created and wrote The Adventures of Mo to help students better understand and respect the world they live in and the world around them. During her 30+ year freelance writing career\, Patton has authored about 2\,000 published articles for online and print publications along with five published guidebooks\, a published short story\, and more. \nWebinar Access\nMember only | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/he-adventures-of-mo-a-geography-resource-for-educators-for-free/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240206T194118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T174844Z
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SUMMARY:The Forgotten Genocide: Armenia Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nLearn about the 1915 Armenian genocide and the lingering effects of territoriality and identity in Armenia and the Artsakh region. Discover free resources available through the Genocide Education Project. \nAbout the Presenter\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 reader\, serves on the editorial board of The Geography Teacher journal\, is a 2023 Genocide Education fellow\, and a 2023-2024 American Geographical Society Fellow. \nWebinar Access \nMember only | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-forgotten-genocide-armenia-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T200000
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SUMMARY:The Global History of the Tomato: A Perspective from the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAlfred Crosby\, who coined the term “Columbian Exchange\,” wrote in 1972 that “there is no area in which the story of American foods is as obscure and yet as vital to the understanding of world history as in the Middle East.” Since then\, however\, the question of how foods like tomatoes and peppers made their way to and through the Middle East has not been a subject of much scholarly research. This webinar takes up the case of the tomato and explores multiple routes by which it may have traveled from present-day Mexico to Egypt\, where it transformed both cuisine and horticulture and became a cultural touchstone of Arab cuisine. The seminar aims to offer a new way to frame the geographies of the Columbian Exchange beyond the Atlantic. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nAnny Gaul is a cultural historian studying food and gender in the Middle East. She’s currently an assistant professor of Arabic Studies at the University of Maryland\, College Park\, where she teaches classes on the culture\, gender history\, literature\, and food of the Arabic-speaking world. She’s currently writing a book that tells the story of modern Egypt through a cultural history of the tomato. She has also taught at Georgetown and Tufts University\, works as a translator (from Arabic) and has a food blog at cookingwithgaul.com. Her Phd is from Georgetown and Anny has received awards and fellowships from the Fulbright program\, the Social Science Research Council\, the Council of American Overseas Research Centers\, the American Research Center in Egypt\, and the American Institute for Maghrib Studies. \n  \nWebinar Access\nMember only | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-global-history-of-the-tomato-a-perspective-from-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
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SUMMARY:Backyard Geography Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nGetting permission for off campus field trips can be a hassle. Avoid liability\, cost\, and transportation issues by using your own campus setting for backyard field trips. Show students geographic concepts firsthand – even on the most urban of campuses! Receive pointers for connecting physical\, cultural\, and locational features that you may have missed. The last ten minutes of the session will be devoted to the group sharing what campus locations they use to discuss geography concepts. \nAbout the Presenter\nMark Francek is currently professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Central Michigan University. He teaches courses in physical geography\, soil science\, and earth science education. Mark is a passionate believer that the best instruction grows out of building classroom community\, holding students accountable for their learning\, and showing students the relevance of geography to their everyday lives. \nAccess the Webinar\nMember only | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/backyard-geography-field-trips/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
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CREATED:20240226T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T164546Z
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SUMMARY:APHG Exam Prep with iScore5!
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nCome hang out with iScore5 and get all of your questions answered about the AP Human Geography exam. The session will focus on your questions about best practices to prepare for the exam. For example\, reviewing the structure of the exam – types of MCQ questions; types of FRQ questions; recent trends of FRQs. Also\, different ways to engage your students using a variety of methods. \nPresenters\nGreg Sherwin\, Paul Gray\, and Ken Keller \nWebinar Access\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/aphg-exam-prep-with-iscore5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240319T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T182742Z
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SUMMARY:Geography of Mudejar Spain & Portugal
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAfter the fall of Zaragoza\, the first taifa kingdom to be conquered by the kingdom of Aragon\, the muslim & jewish population of Al Andalus became “mudayyan” (mudéjar): they lived under Christian rule. There is a progressive loss of rights but nevertheless the mudayyan population remained in their lands beyond the final disintegration of Al Andalus. They changed status again after their forced baptism at the beginning of the 16th century and remained in the Peninsula until their expulsion in the period 1609-1614. This documentary focuses on the legacy of Andalusian population mainly in the Taifa of Balansiya (Valencia)\, and includes references to sciences\, technology\, trade and connections with the Mediterranean and Asian worlds. \nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. Barbara Ruiz-Bejarano is honorary professor at the UNESCO-University of Alicante Chair “Islam\, Culture and Society”. She holds a PhD in Islamic Studies and her main research is focused on Muslim communities in non-Islamic societies. She is the Director of Fundación Las Fuentes. She works mainly in economic relations with the Islamic world\, policy making\, Muslim minorities in Europe\, islamophobia\, economic development\, female and youth empowerment or regional cooperation. She formerly worked in several European programmes for research\, development\, cooperation and education. \nDavid Segarra is an independent journalist and documentary film-maker from Valencia\, Spain. His documentaries have been translated and broadcasted in televisions\, film-festivals and cinemas of North and Latin America and Europe. And also in Arab and Islamic countries\, from Morocco to Qatar\, and from Palestine to Türkiye. His documentaries and texts are translated to Arabic\, Turkish\, English\, French\, Portugueses\, Spanish and Catalan. His main theme is documenting rural and traditional cultures and resistances. \nWebinar Access\n#Open Access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geography-of-mudejar-spain-portugal/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
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CREATED:20240319T181113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T203000Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to prepare students for the AP Exam
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn partnership with College Board\, this webinar will provide strategies and ideas to help prepare your students for the AP exam. There will be McQ strategies\, review of the FRQ task verbs and an overview of the exam itself. \nAbout the Presenter\nJaela Vazquez leads AP Human Geography classes at Coral Reef Senior High School in Miami\, Florida\, highlighting the tangible significance of geography in students’ lives. She emphasizes hands-on projects to promote sustainability and civic engagement\, empowering students well beyond the classroom. \nDavid Valdez is a veteran AP teacher in Colorado. He is involved in many College Board projects and participates in the Reading annually. \nWebinar Access\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/tips-and-tricks-to-prepare-students-for-the-ap-exam/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240403T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T154020Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Storytelling in the Geography Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Summary:\nIn this webinar\, filmmaker and professor of digital storytelling\, Dr. Imani Cheers will present her expertise on digital storytelling in the classroom\, which she uses as a way to document and share critical environmental and social issues. She will share her research and filming experiences in South Africa\, Namibia\, and Palestine\, documenting systems of institutionalized racial segregation\, terror\, and political and economic disenfranchisement. This project later became the documentary Agricultural Apartheid: Land and Water.  Attendees are encouraged to view these two short films directed by Dr. Cheers before the webinar: Agricultural Apartheid: Land and Water and Journey to Freedom \nAbout the Presenter:\nImani M. Cheers\, Ph.D.\, is an associate professor of digital storytelling at George Washington University. She is an award-winning digital storyteller\, director\, producer\, and filmmaker. As a professor of practice\, she uses a variety of mediums including video\, photography\, television\, and film to document and discuss issues impacting and involving people of the African Diaspora. Her scholarly focus is on the intersection of women/girls\, technology\, health\, conflict\, agriculture\, and the effects of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa. \n  \nWebinar Access:\n#member only access |  Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/digital-storytelling-in-the-geography-classroom/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240319T194914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T194920Z
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SUMMARY:5 Ways To Teach About Scale With Interactive Maps
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDiscover engaging interactive ways to teach about the important concept of map scale across population\, rivers\, and other geographic themes. \nAbout the Presenter\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoseph Kerski is a lifelong geographer who conducts faculty development workshops\, serves on the Esri Education team\, served as NCGE president\, and teaches in a variety of settings. \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/5-ways-to-teach-about-scale-with-interactive-maps/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240415T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T135012Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Immigration to America: 1880-1924
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis session will explore Jewish immigration to the United States in the early 20th century. Participants will receive the context for Jewish immigration between 1880-1924\, discuss the various push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America\, understand the cultural pressures and contributions of Jewish Americans\, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act. \nAbout the Presenter\nErika Lowrey is in her 27th year in education. She has taught middle school and high school geography courses for students in ESL Sheltered\, Inclusion\, On- Level\, Pre AP\, and AP Human Geography. She is currently in her third year serving as a Regional Educator for the education non-profit Institute for Curriculum Services. Erika was awarded the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching Achievement award in 2013. In addition\, Erika was honored as a Distinguished Alumni from the College of Education at The Florida State University in 2020. Her dedication to social studies extends beyond the classroom to statewide and national leadership roles. She served as a member of the National Geographic Society’s Texas Advisory Committee in 2018 – 2019. She was President of Texas Council for the Social Studies in 2018 and President of the National Social Studies Supervisors Association in 2021. In 2022 she was selected as the Texas Social Studies Supervisor of the Year. Erika received her Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from The Florida State University and a Master of Education from National Louis University. \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/jewish-immigration-to-america-1880-1924/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240422T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T135042Z
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SUMMARY:How do We Explain Conflict? Evidence from Syria
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhile teaching about war and conflict is never an easy topic in the classroom\, it is important for young people to be exposed to geopolitics and understand the current events they see in the news. But how do we make sense of conflicts when we are inundated with competing explanations for why they start? In this webinar\, Daniel Neep will answer this question with reference to one of the most chronic – and most misunderstood – conflicts of the 21st century: the Syrian civil war. Is the enduring conflict in Syria best explained by the historical legacies of the past\, environmental disaster\, ethnic and religious rivalries\, or the failures of economic policy-making? The webinar will explore the factors that contributed to the conflict in Syria and analyze the lessons that can be drawn from it. \nAbout the Presenter\nDaniel Neep is a political scientist who works on conflict and state-building in the Middle East\, with a focus on Syria\, where he lived for five years prior to the uprising. Neep is the author of Occupying Syria: Insurgency\, Space\, and State Formation (Cambridge University Press\, 2012). He is currently finishing his second book\, The Nation Belongs to All: The Making of Modern Syria\, which explains Syria’s political development in terms of global transformations\, changing economic infrastructures\, emerging political geographies\, and waves of popular protest. His research has also been published in journals including International Affairs\, New Political Economy\, and the Journal of Historical Sociology. \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/how-do-we-explain-conflict-evidence-from-syria/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240508T154800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T174929Z
UID:10000188-1715799600-1715803200@ncge.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Connecting Globally\, Educating Locally: Empowering Students through Virtual Exchange with Reach the World
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nExplore Reach the World’s innovative platform aimed at enhancing students’ geographic awareness through personalized virtual exchanges. Connect with their active network of travelers and learn practical ways to implement virtual exchanges in your classroom\, igniting curiosity\, confidence\, and compassion among students. \nAbout the Presenter\nJessica Wurzbacher\, the new Program Manager at Reach the World\, brings a wealth of experience from diverse roles in education\, non-profit leadership\, and marine science. Her journey\, from teaching high school biology and oceanography to sailing 40\,000 nautical miles around the globe\, has been fueled by a passion for fostering global connections through experiential learning. Enthusiastic about contributing to Reach the World’s vision of making the benefits of travel and global networks accessible to all students\, Jessica looks forward to collaborating with the Reach the World community to enrich the lives of students through virtual exchange. \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/webinar-connecting-globally-educating-locally-empowering-students-through-virtual-exchange-with-reach-the-world/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240809T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240809T233240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T233240Z
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SUMMARY:Using an Atlas to Develop Multiple Literacies
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAn atlas can be more than a reference book. See how a student atlas can be a tool for developing the information literacies and analytic skills necessary to conduct geographic inquiries. Attendees will engage with instructional materials created for an atlas designed to align with 4th grade History-Social Studies standards in California. Through this hands-on experience\, teachers will learn how to help their students use atlases and other information sources to practice geographic thinking and acquire geographic knowledge. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Inquiry | Atlas | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nCovetto \nMeet the Presenter\nThomas Herman is a Research Fellow in the Department of Geography at San Diego State University where he is the Project Director for the Young People’s Environments\, Society\, and Space Research Center. He also contributes to teacher professional learning\, the development of teaching and learning resources\, and advocacy for geography education as Director of the California Geographic Alliance\, a member of the California Environmental Literacy Initiative\, and Chair of the NCSS Geography Community.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/using-an-atlas-to-develop-multiple-literacies/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Conference Room: Covetto\, 60 E 5th St.\, Arizona\, 85281
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240805T175331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T215620Z
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SUMMARY:APHG Bellringers: How to Apply in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nTips and Tricks from classroom teachers on how to use the Bell Ringers in your AP Human Geography class. Bellringers can also be used in any on-level World Geography course. \nAbout the Presenters\nLaura Kmetz currently teaches AP Human Geography\, AP Psychology and Sociology. She is the lead APHG teacher in Dallas ISD and the author of the NCGE Bell Ringers. She is a College Board consultant and has participated in the AP Reading since 2017. \nAllison Young is entering her 21st year as a Social Studies Teacher in Virginia. She has taught World History for most of her career and started teaching AP Human Geography in the 2023-2024 school year \nWebinar Access\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/aphg-bellringers-how-to-apply-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240713T162947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T141009Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Engaging Activities for a Strong Start
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Topic\nEngaging Activities for a Strong Start \n  \nAbout the Facilitators\nRobert Mayfield works at Ripon High in Northern California as an AP Human Geography teacher\, TOSA\, and Social Studies Department Chair. He has presented at EdTech conferences like SPARCC\, Google Camp\, EduProtocols Worldwide\, and Spring CUE. Mayfield also collaborated with his county on PD sessions for UDL\, EL support\, and Co-teaches with SPED teachers. He has 10+ years of experience as an AP Reader and Table Leader\, serves on the CCCUE Board\, and contributes to EduProtocols publications. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Educational Technology and Instructional Design. \n  \nSamantha Serrano is a 21-year veteran teacher at James B. Conant High School\, Hoffman Estates\, Illinois where she has taught AP Human Geography\, Social Science Survey\, and World History. She is currently an NCGE director\, AAG member\, AGS teacher fellow\, and has completed the National Geographic PD teacher certification. Her favorite professional development includes the teacher trip to South Korea with Dr. Stoltman and the annual AP grading. Serrano is an alumnus of Illinois State University (Social Science Education) and Northeastern Illinois University (M.A. Geography and Environmental Studies)\, and working towards her M.A. at Texas State University in Geography Education. \n  \nSession Access\nGeoCircle sessions are free and open access to any educator. Find out more and Join the Circle Session click HERE
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-session/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240826T165100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165100Z
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SUMMARY:Global Population Trends
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDr. Lu will discuss global population trends with correlations to the AP Human Geography CED. However\, this presentation is great for all teachers of Geography at all levels! \nAbout the Presenter\nMax Lu is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences\, Kansas State University. His research interests include population migration\, regional development\, human dimensions of environmental change\, and China. \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/global-population-trends/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240815T144957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205150Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Cooperation as a Path to Peace in The Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session examines some of the major environmental challenges in the Middle East\, particularly around water resources\, and the ways that Israelis\, Jordanians\, and Palestinians are cooperating to meet these challenges. Participants will experience social and environmental activism in the Middle East by focusing on three case studies that they can then use with students in their classrooms. \nAbout the Presenter\nThroughout her 28 years in education\, Erika Lowery has taught MS/HS Geography\, has been a Secondary Social Studies Supervisor\, and is currently in her fourth year serving as a Regional Educator for the education non-profit\, Institute for Curriculum Services. Erika was awarded the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching Achievement award in 2013. She was President of TXCSS in 2018 and President of NSSSA in 2021. In 2021\, Erika was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus from the College of Education at The Florida State University and in 2022 she was selected as the Texas Social Studies Supervisor of the Year. Also\, in 2022\, Erika was honored with the TXCSS Billy Sills Distinguished Service in Social Studies award. \n  \nWebinar Access\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today! \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/environmental-cooperation-as-a-path-to-peace-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240713T163254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T205656Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Strategies for Teaching Geographic Content and Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:About the Facilitators\nMichelle Hamann is a Social Studies teacher in Ridgefield\, Washington. Ridgefield is one of the fastest growing cities in Washington state and quickly transitioning from a rural community to a suburb of Portland\, Oregon\, which gives her lots of opportunity to teach Human Geography just looking out of her classroom window. She is part of a family of geography nerds who most actively express that by visiting major and minor league baseball parks around the United States.With over \n27 years of dedicated service in secondary education\, Maribel Vélez Ramos brings a wealth of experience to the classroom. Ms. Vélez’s teaching philosophy centers on hands-on\, project-based learning (PBL)\, placing students at the forefront of their educational journey. She believes in creating immersive learning experiences\, including educational field trips to historical sites\, to foster a deeper understanding of the subject matter. She also has six years of experience teaching World Geography in a Dual Language program\, where she empowers bilingual students with a deep\, contextual understanding of the subject. \nSession Access\nGeoCircle sessions are free and open access to any educator. Find out more and Join the Circle Session click HERE
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geoed-circle-session-2/
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240815T193352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T193352Z
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SUMMARY:Dual Codes and a Single Mission: Gamifying Climate Education
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nParticipants will take part in gamified climate education activities and discuss how gamification is being used in the classroom. \nAbout the Presenter\nRuth Ohaka is Masters of Geography student at the University of Northern Iowa and former classroom teacher. \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/dual-codes-and-a-single-mission-gamifying-climate-education/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240911T162241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T162708Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Use Your Local Geographic Landscape in Class
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this webinar\, experts from iScore5 will demonstrate innovative approaches\, including being a windshield geographer. Presenters will demonstrate how teachers can uncover and highlight geographic concepts embedded in everyday surroundings through their own (or even students’) photographs of the local landscape using CED Skill 4 Source Analysis and qualitative data. This method not only makes lessons more relatable and engaging for students but also fosters a deeper understanding which allows students to APPLY geographical concepts and theories in their communities. \nThe Presenter\nPaul Gray\, Ken Keller and Greg Sherwin \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-how-to-use-your-local-geographic-landscape-in-class/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240806T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T213908Z
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SUMMARY:Using Giant Floor Maps to Understand Bald Eagle Populations
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn this session\, participants will learn how to use Giant Traveling Maps in the classroom. As an illustrative and interactive example\, we will focus specifically on bald eagle distributions and habitats. Giant Traveling Maps facilitate a dynamic and interactive learning environment and are effective in engaging students in hands-on exploration of geographical concepts and principles. The Giant Traveling Maps foster experiential learning by providing students with an immersive experience designed to stimulate curiosity and they encourage active participation by facilitating a deeper understanding of geographic patterns and species distribution. This lesson will also allow educators to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches\, integrating concepts from geography\, biology\, and environmental science. Through this lesson\, students will examine their local environments and regions and identify how they compare to habitats required for bald eagles\, which will facilitate a holistic understanding of the interconnected \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Giant Maps | Environmental Conservation | Habitat Identification \nConference Room:\nSan Pedro \nMeet the Presenter\n\nScott Greene is a professor and chair in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability and coordinator of the Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education at the University of Oklahoma. His research interests focus on energy resources and economic impact analysis\, statistical methods\, climate adaptation\, and K-12 geography education. He has taught courses on statistical methods\, renewable energy\, climatology\, and physical geography. In addition to publishing more than 50 refereed scientific papers on statistical methods\, renewable energy\, and applied climatology and teaching a variety of courses\, Dr. Greene has received a number of very prestigious awards\, including the NASA global change fellowship\, the Tromp Scientific Award (the highest award given by the International Society of Biometeorology only once every three years for outstanding research in biometeorology)\, the University of Oklahoma Teaching Scholars Initiative Award for Outstanding Teaching\, the Regents’ Award for Superior Teaching (the highest teaching award offered by the university and the state regents)\, and the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences Outstanding Research Award. Under Dr. Greene’s leadership and direction\, he and his research team have received awards for excellence in research and outreach from the American Wind Energy Association\, the U.S. Department of Energy\, and the Oklahoma City Journal Record. Dr. Greene holds degrees in Applied Mathematics and Geography (BA\, University of California\, Berkeley)\, Geography (M.A.\, University of Hawaii)\, and Geography/Climatology (Ph.D.\, University of Delaware). \nBecca Palczynsky has served as Executive Director for the Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE) since October 2019. OKAGE is a professional organization located in Norman\, Oklahoma\, for all educators. OKAGE provides a year-round schedule of professional development events and academies for in-service and preservice teachers\, curriculum coordinators\, and informal educators of all grade levels and backgrounds. During Becca’s time at OKAGE\, she has secured four grants from the National Geographic Society and two grants from the Kirkpatrick Foundation to develop high-quality STEM education outreach programs and disseminate supporting resources aligned to the National Geography and Oklahoma Academic Standards to educators and students across the state of Oklahoma. As a result of developing these geographic education outreach initiatives\, Becca was selected to receive the Outstanding Support for Geographic Education award from the National Council for Geographic Education in 2022. In her role at OKAGE\, Becca remains active in state\, national\, and international organizations to advocate for and advance STEM education and geographic literacy among the public. Becca serves on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Council for Social Studies\, participates as an outreach partner for Lights Out Heartland\, and was selected as Oklahoma’s first International Dark Sky Delegate. These strategic partnerships amplify OKAGE’s impact in Oklahoma and beyond.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/using-giant-floor-maps-to-understand-bald-eagle-populations/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Conference Room: San Pedro\, 60 E 5th St.\, Tempe\, Arizona\, 85281
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133249
CREATED:20240806T203342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T195251Z
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SUMMARY:"Inspired by Iceland:" Lessons From the Trip that Changed Our Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAlumni and trip leaders from the NCGE-GeoCamp Iceland program will demonstrate activities developed after the field course and how the experience(s) changed their teaching. Additionally\, lessons will be shared regarding how alumni changed the way they plan\, and teach geography concepts and skills to a variety of age groups and audiences as a result of the field study. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Inquiry-based | fieldwork | place-based \nRoom\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\n\nTerresa Cawthra-Cornelius is an educator at William Walker Elementary in Beaverton\, Oregon. She has been involved in K-12 geography education for 30 years\, contributing to research and curriculum development in the areas of Pacific Northwest geography\, urban geography\, and STEM- integrated curriculums. Terresa is a GeoCamp Iceland 2022 and 2023 alumni trip participant. \n\n  \n  \n\nDr. Rebecca L. Dodge is an Emeritus Geology and Environmental Science Associate Professor at Midwestern State University. She is deeply committed to training and educating future science teachers in geosciences\, earth system science\, and environmental observation techniques\, with an emphasis on the integration of field observations and geospatial technology. She also consults on teaching resource development with textbook companies and online teaching resource developers. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nEllen J. Foster is a professor of teacher education\, secondary program coordinator\, and executive director of the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi; a past president of NCGE; and GeoCamp Iceland four-time leader and 2023 alumni trip organizer. Dr. Foster taught geography for nine years in the greater San Antonio area before transitioning to higher education. \n  \n  \nJeff Lash is a professor of geography at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He is past president of NCGE and is a three time GeoCamp Iceland participant. \n  \n  \n  \nStephanie Shelton is a graduate of Longwood University\, 17-year veteran elementary educator in Virginia public schools\, NCGE member\, and 2022 GeoCamp Iceland and 2023 Alumni trip participant. \n  \n  \n  \nSuzanne Struve is a professor of geography at Blinn College in Bryan\, Texas. She attended 2021 GeoCamp Iceland and 2023 alumni trips.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/inspired-by-iceland-lessons-from-the-trip-that-changed-our-teaching/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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