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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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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:GIS for Good - Using GIS for Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nGIS For Good Initiative is a national initiative that empowers youth and communities through geospatial technology\, storytelling\, and leadership development. In alignment with our RomoGIS motto of “it always starts with the people\,” this program uses GIS and drone education to turn data into action. Through hands-on learning\, community mapping\, and personal storytelling\, GIS for Good develops the next generation of leaders who use technology to create local change. Students earn certifications\, gain workforce experience\, and build solutions for real-world issues by combining technical skills with their community expertise to drive social impact. Our GIS For Good program has supported community-led efforts from disaster response in St. Louis to student-led innovation in Detroit\, Nashville\, and The Bronx. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nFrank Romo is a geospatial leader\, educator\, and community advocate dedicated to using GIS technology to drive meaningful change. As CEO of RomoGIS\, he has pioneered the use of mapping and data visualization to tackle critical social challenges\, from food insecurity to disaster recovery and public safety. With a background in community organizing\, urban planning\, and emergency response\, Frank has spent his career equipping individuals\, organizations\, and local governments with the tools needed to make data driven decisions that foster stronger\, more resilient communities. \nBeyond his technical expertise\, Frank is a passionate educator who empowers the next generation of change-makers through hands-on community mapping workshops and STEM education programs across the country. His GIS For Good work spans a wide range of impact-driven projects that foster community and workforce development opportunities by ensuring that technology skills and resources are accessible and actionable for all. Through his leadership at RomoGIS\, Frank continues to push the boundaries of how geospatial technologies can be leveraged to enhance workforce development efforts\, drive economic opportunity\, and community change. \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/gis-for-good-using-gis-for-community-impact/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
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SUMMARY:MapMaker - A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for this two-part webinar (March 11 & April 1) that will highlight the steps needed to get started using MapMaker in your classroom and for your students. You will be able to follow along with the webinars to create an activity you can use in your classroom. Both parts of the webinar will be recorded for you to review. You do not need a log in to use MapMaker. The pace will allow you to ask questions along the way as you create along with us. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nTom Baker is an education outreach manager at Esri\, Inc.\, where he develops\, manages\, and assesses a wide range of educational projects. Hi portfolio includes curriculum design and evaluation\, educational marketing\, technical development\, educational research\, and teacher training. His work spans higher education\, K12\, and informal. He has a great interest in universal design and learning for all.\n \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/mapmaker-a-two-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
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CREATED:20260222T180520Z
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SUMMARY:Redlining: Omaha and Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRedlining has economic\, social and political consequences. This webinar will offer views from two US cities on how they have changed their spaces and look to the future. \nAudience Focus\nMiddle School\, High School\, APHG \nMeet the Presenter\nJeanne Shin-Cooper has been a public high school educator for twenty years. Over the course of her career\, she has taught multiple disciplines in the social sciences in addition to work within the field of EL. She is currently a consultant and exam reader for AP Human Geography and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She received her Masters in Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and her Masters in Geography through the EDGE Program at University of Oregon. Currently\, she serves on the Educator Advisory Committee for Harvard’s Religion and Public Life in conjunction with teaching College World Religions Dual Credit. Most recently\, she was invited as a keynote speaker for Harvard University’s Global Studies Outreach Workshop.\n \nMatthew Pierson is the Associate Director of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. He is a 13-year veteran of the classroom\, spending that time teaching social studies and economics at Omaha Bryan High School. He holds Master’s degrees in both History Education and Economic Education. He was a co-author of NAEE Silver \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/redlining-omaha-and-chicago/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000
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CREATED:20260222T163417Z
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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 3 (ARRIVING): MARCH 25\, 2026\, 4:00-5:30 pm (PT)/7:00 – 8:30 pm (ET) \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-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
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SUMMARY:MapMaker - A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for Part II of this two-part webinar series that will highlight the steps needed to get started using MapMaker in your classroom and for your students. You will be able to follow along with the webinars to create an activity you can use in your classroom. Both parts of the webinar will be recorded for you to review. You do not need a log in to use MapMaker. The pace will allow you to ask questions along the way as you create along with us. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nTom Baker is an education outreach manager at Esri\, Inc.\, where he develops\, manages\, and assesses a wide range of educational projects. Hi portfolio includes curriculum design and evaluation\, educational marketing\, technical development\, educational research\, and teacher training. His work spans higher education\, K12\, and informal. He has a great interest in universal design and learning for all.\n \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/mapmaker-a-two-part-series-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
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SUMMARY:The AP Exam - Tips and Tricks to Prepare Students
DESCRIPTION:Overview\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. \nAudience Focus\nAPHG \nMeet 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\, an AP PBL Consultant\, and serves on the editorial board of The Geography Teacher journal. Jeanne \n  \nJeanne Shin-Cooper has been a public high school educator for twenty years. Over the course of her career\, she has taught multiple disciplines in the social sciences in addition to work within the field of EL. She is currently a consultant and exam reader for AP Human Geography and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She received her Masters in Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and her Masters in Geography through the EDGE Program at University of Oregon. Currently\, she serves on the Educator Advisory Committee for Harvard’s Religion and Public Life in conjunction with teaching College World Religions Dual Credit. Most recently\, she was invited as a keynote speaker for Harvard University’s Global Studies Outreach Workshop. \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-ap-exam-tips-and-tricks-to-prepare-students-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
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CREATED:20260222T161214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T205610Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Ripped from the Headlines - Bringing Current Events into the Geography Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for an organic discussion and resource sharing about teaching Current Events in our classrooms. We all know that daily events can end up in our discussion as soon as they happen. What tools do you use? Do you wait to prepare for the conversation? How do you structure the discussions? Bring all this and join the conversation! \nThe Facilitator\nJane Highley is a middle and high school social studies teacher at Devon Preparatory School in Devon\, Pennsylvania where she teaches AP U.S. Government\, AP Human Geography\, AP Comparative Government\, and 8th Grade Civics & Citizenship. She is the 2024 winner of the Jack Miller Center K-12 Teaching Excellence Award\, which is awarded to an educator who demonstrates an exceptional ability to engage students in the story of America through their teaching. She is also a Distinguished Ambassador for CFR’s High School Teacher Ambassador Program\, in which Jane has actively participated for the past two years. Most recently\, Jane has been approved as a teacher-consultant for the AP Summer Institute in Human Geography. She earned degrees from the University of California\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and La Salle University. She is a 2017 recipient of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship and a 2025 recipient of the Discover Korea Research Fellowship. \nKyle Tredinnick is a classroom Geography teacher and Adjunct Professor in Omaha Nebraska. He is an NCGE Board Member and a CFR Teacher Ambassador. \n  \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-ripped-from-the-headlines-bringing-current-events-into-the-geography-classroom/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260329T145309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T145309Z
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SUMMARY:Esri StoryMaps - Part I
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nArcGIS StoryMaps have emerged as one of the most powerful and popular classroom tools from Esri in K12 education. Join us for this new\, two-part series as we help you find\, use\, and then create StoryMaps. The first\, hands-on webinar will focus on finding and using existing (or pre-built) StoryMaps to enhance your curriculum – across subject areas and grade bands. We’ll also show you how to quickly setup a free public account as we set the stage for creating your own StoryMaps. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nTom Baker is an education outreach manager at Esri\, Inc.\, where he develops\, manages\, and assesses a wide range of educational projects. Hi portfolio includes curriculum design and evaluation\, educational marketing\, technical development\, educational research\, and teacher training. His work spans higher education\, K12\, and informal. He has a great interest in universal design and learning for all.\n \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/esri-storymaps-part-i/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260329T145420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T145716Z
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SUMMARY:Esri StoryMaps - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nArcGIS StoryMaps have emerged as one of the most powerful and popular classroom tools from Esri in K12 education. Join us for the second part of this two-part series as we help you find\, use\, and then create StoryMaps. \nPart-two of this hands-on StoryMap webinar series focuses on creating your own StoryMaps and sharing them with students. This session will include an overview of most of the tools available to StoryMap creators – and time to practice during the webinar. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nTom Baker is an education outreach manager at Esri\, Inc.\, where he develops\, manages\, and assesses a wide range of educational projects. Hi portfolio includes curriculum design and evaluation\, educational marketing\, technical development\, educational research\, and teacher training. His work spans higher education\, K12\, and informal. He has a great interest in universal design and learning for all.\n \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/esri-storymaps-part-ii/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260419T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T204924Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of JAHM:  The Jewish American Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us as we celebrate 20 years of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)! \nThat’s right! It’s been 2 decades since President George W. Bush announced that May 2006 would be considered Jewish American Heritage Month. A month dedicated to celebrating the peoplehood\, history\, and contributions of Jewish Americans – from the perseverance shown in the face of initial hardships upon arrival to their lasting impact on everything from medicine to civil rights. Explore why heritage months foster belonging and historical accuracy. Our Jewish American history content serves as a master toolkit for discussing any complex identity. To wrap up\, you receive seven “JAHM-sized” mini-lessons designed for seamless integration into your May classroom schedule. \nAudience Focus\nAll Grade Levels \nMeet the Presenter\nErika Lowery is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience and 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/beyond-belief-exploring-the-multifaceted-identities-of-jewish-americans/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260419T204241Z
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SUMMARY:GeoCircle: Spatial Thinking IRL - Taking Your Geography Students Outside
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs spring continues and summer approaches\, let’s get the students outside. Join us for a casual discussion about how to teach spatial thinking out in the field (outside) with your students. There are so many opportunities for hands-on\, active learning. Whether you are a primary\, middle or high school teachers there are activities for everyone! Come with ideas and questions. \nThe Facilitator\nJoseph Kerski is a geographer with a focus on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in education. He has served as the President of the National Council for Geographic Education and has given 2 TED Talks on “The Whys of Where”. He holds 3 degrees in geography (BA\, MA\, PhD) and has served as geographer in 4 major sectors of society\, including government (NOAA\, US Census Bureau\, USGS)\, academia (University of Minnesota\, Harrisburg Area Community College\, Penn State University\, Sinte Gleska University\, University of Denver\, others)\, private industry (as Education Manager for Esri)\, and nonprofit organizations (with roles in geography and education associations). Joseph has authored over 100 chapters and articles\, and 200 podcasts on GIS\, education\, space\, place\, and related topics. He has visited over 350 schools and 400 universities around the world. He regularly conducts professional development for educators. He has created over 6\,200 videos\, 1\,000 lessons\, 1\,000 blog essays\, and authored 12 books\, including Interpreting Our World\, Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts\, Essentials of the Environment\, Spatial Mathematics\, Tribal GIS\, International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning\, the GIS Guide to Public Domain Data\, and others. But as a lifelong learner\, he feels as though he’s just getting started and thus actively seeks mentors\, partners\, and collaborators. \nJoin the Session\nAbout GeoCircles and Join the Session
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geocircle-spatial-thinking-irl-taking-your-geography-students-outside/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:GeEd Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260419T220234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T194906Z
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SUMMARY:Publishing with NCGE
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nHave a great lesson idea or trying something new in teaching geography that you would like to share? Consider publishing with the Journal of Geography or The Geography Teacher. This webinar will focus on the process\, possible topics\, and advantages of publishing with NCGE. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nKyle Tredinnick \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/publishing-with-ncge/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260112T161744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T130635Z
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SUMMARY:NCGE 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Geography on the Fall Line\n\n\n\n\nForm a spatial cluster with educators\, researchers\, and leaders in the discipline to network\, learn about new trends in educational practice and research\, and explore a place and region with historical roots and a dynamic modern environment. \nLearn More!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/ncge-2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T160709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T160709Z
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SUMMARY:Kickin' it Old School with Hands-on Learning tools
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis strategy is especially powerful in Human and Cultural Geography because it mirrors the way geographers analyze patterns\, relationships\, and spatial organization. In human geography\, students are constantly asked to categorize economic activities\, compare demographic trends\, evaluate political boundaries\, and interpret cultural diffusion. “Sorts” make these abstract processes tangible. \nWhen students physically group migration examples into push and pull factors\, classify agricultural systems by level of development\, or organize countries by demographic stage\, they are practicing core geographic thinking skills: pattern recognition\, scale analysis\, regional comparison\, and cause-and-effect reasoning. The discussion that emerges requires them to defend claims using evidence and precise vocabulary — reinforcing disciplinary literacy. \nThis strategy is especially powerful in Human and Cultural Geography because it mirrors the way geographers analyze patterns\, relationships\, and spatial organization. In human geography\, students are constantly asked to categorize economic activities\, compare demographic trends\, evaluate political boundaries\, and interpret cultural diffusion. “Sorts” make these abstract processes tangible. \nBy turning spatial analysis into a collaborative\, tactile experience\, “sorts” help students actively construct geographic understanding rather than passively receive it\, strengthening both conceptual mastery and critical thinking. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Human and Cultural Geography | Assessment \nConference Room\nHalsey Family Hall \nMeet the Presenters\nJim Dzialo\, Kolleen Madeck and Greg Sherwin have a combined 60 years of classroom experience across a multitude of disciplines\, including Human Geography\, Government\, Economics\, and Sociology. Beyond our own classrooms\, we have a long-standing commitment to the profession\, having designed and led professional development workshops focused on student-centered learning. Currently\, we are dedicated to evolving our curriculum through the lens of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and inquiry\, ensuring our students aren’t just learners\, but active investigators of the world around them. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/kickin-it-old-school-with-hands-on-learning-tools/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Halsey Family Hall
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T134500
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
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SUMMARY:Death Valley Daze
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDeath Valley National Park\, CA may be the most diverse geographically in the country. Death Valley is the hottest place on earth\, the driest and lowest place in North America and the largest NP outside of Alaska. From -282 Badwater\, the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere\, one can see the often snow-capped 11\,049′ Telescope Peak within the park. DVNP contains dunes\, rocks\, alluvial fans\, hills\, mesas\, buttes\, creosote\, Joshua trees\, fish\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, minerals\, salt pans\, a ‘racetrack’\, a ‘golf course’\, a ‘castle’ and yes\, water to name a few. Using multimedia\, a variety of handouts and desert snacks\, a retired soldier who was stationed at Fort Irwin adjacent to the park will bring this park to life. If you love Geography\, DVNP should be on your to-do list. \n*Spread the love of Geography to my fellow educators by sharing my passion for one of the most geographically diverse parks around.\n*Any teacher can incorporate the geographic themes in a variety of lessons featuring this and other parks. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels| Physical & Environmental Geography | U.S. Focused \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nBrent Bagley\, a longtime geography educator\, NCGE Lifetime Member\, and retired U.S. Army veteran whose career reflects a deep commitment to both service and education. Brent served in the U.S. Army from 1983–2013 as a logistician supporting military operations and relief efforts\, including Operation Desert Storm\, post-9/11 deployments\, and Hurricane Katrina response efforts. \nWhile serving in the Army Reserves\, Brent taught AP and regular Geography courses at Murray County High School in Chatsworth\, Georgia\, from 1993–2008. During his teaching career\, he became actively involved with the National Council for Geographic Education\, presenting at local\, state\, and national conferences\, including NCGE conferences in Boston and Oklahoma City. He also completed AP Human Geography training at Texas A&M under Drs. Bob and Sarah Bednarz and participated in AP Human Geography Exam scoring sessions in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \nToday\, Brent continues his dedication to community service through his church\, the Lions Club\, and the American Legion\, where he serves as historian for Post 29 in Marietta\, Georgia.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/death-valley-daze/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Cullen
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T150007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T150241Z
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SUMMARY:250 Years of American Growth: Hands-on Explorations of U.S. Human Geography and History
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nU.S. history meets Human and Environmental Geography in this hands-on workshop that examines 250 years of America demography\, land and natural resource use\, and ecological milestones. After a brief introduction to the trends we’ll explore\, participants will spend most of the workshop engaging in collaborative classroom activities. One activity is a full-group role-play that’s a vehicle for comparing different demographic and development data points across the decades. In another activity participants construct and interpret population pyramids for different historical eras. Using historical census data\, participants will map U.S. population density and expansion across the country from eastern cities along the fall line (including Richmond) to metro areas in the West. We will also use archival census data to analyze connections between family size trends and a range of social and economic indicators. Our group will then create a timeline of environmental events that bridges physical and human geography. Lessons build skills in critical thinking\, data analysis and visualization\, using geographic tools and primary source documents. Participants will receive lesson plans and background readings in an electronic format\, matched to state standards\, the C3 Framework\, and AP Human Geography.. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | America 250 Through a Geographic Lens | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nReynolds Leadership Center \nMeet the Presenters\nCarol Bliese is the Senior Director of Teacher Programs for the Population Education (PopEd) program at the non-profit organization Population Connection. The program provides teaching materials\, professional development workshops\, and ongoing support for current and future K-12 teachers that focuses on environmental topics around sustainability and societal topics around global citizenship. Carol manages the day-to-day functioning of PopEd’s workshop program\, oversees the development of curriculum\, and participates in short and long-term strategic planning. She facilitates teacher training workshops\, in-person and online\, throughout the U.S. and Canada and has led over 850 workshops in her almost 20 years with the program\, including sessions for the National Council for the Social Studies\, National Science Teaching Association\, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics\, the North American Association of Environmental Education\, and the National Council of Geographic Education. \nCara Bora is an Education Program Associate with the Population Education (PopEd) program at the non-profit organization Population Connection. The program provides teaching materials\, professional development workshops\, and ongoing support for current and future K-12 teachers that focuses on environmental topics around sustainability and societal topics around global citizenship. She coordinates the Population Education workshops\, staff trips\, and program outreach in the northeastern part of the U.S. She also conducts workshops online and in-person across the country. Prior to joining PopEd\, Cara served as a Science Specialist for elementary grades and taught Science classes to middle schoolers.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/250-years-of-american-growth-hands-on-explorations-of-u-s-human-geography-and-history/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Reynolds Leadership Circle
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T150916Z
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UID:10000419-1792155600-1792162800@ncge.org
SUMMARY:Infusing Geography into Genealogy: Creating a Family Geography
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis workshop is designed to bring a lesson to a larger\, teaching professional\, audience. The Family Geography Project transforms the well-worn family tree into a more critical and more research aligned document that has served to enhance student understanding of the complex socioeconomic situations that create a each family’s geography. The essence of the project underscores the NCGE Strand “Geography for Life” and parallels the “America250 through a Geographic Lens” strand. The end result is a living document that can be added to as students continue their lifelong geographical journey. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels| Geography for Life | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nByrd \nMeet the Presenters\nJohnathan Walker is an Assistant Professor of Geography at James Madison University in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. He holds degrees in Geography from the University of California-Berkely (A.B.)\, Syracuse University (M.A.) and University of Georgia (Ph.D.). He primality teaches World Regional Geography in support of the General Education curriculum. He is the JMU 2026 recipient of the Provost’s Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/infusing-geography-into-genealogy-creating-a-family-geography/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Byrd
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T152447Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Maps & The Holocaust: Teaching Facts and Perspective Using Geo-Literacy Skills
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nExamining the Holocaust spatially positions students to think about genocide in new ways. In documenting the Holocaust following World War II\, war crimes investigators from the state and the Jewish community asked eyewitnesses to create mental maps of Treblinka. For human geographers\, mental mapping represents an opportunity to understand how people perceive a particular place\, capturing objective knowledge and subjective perceptions and impressions of a place (National Geographic Society\, 2024). In this session\, participants will grapple with the question: How do we teach the Holocaust with accuracy while also teaching the subjectivity of mental maps? Using war crime investigation maps of Treblinka\, we developed a lesson that requires students to (1) examine the topography surrounding Treblinka\, (2) compare maps for content and visualization\, (3) analyze how the depiction of Treblinka in Holocaust survivor memoirs compare to the maps\, (4) assess how the perspective of the witness influenced the mental map\, and (5) discuss the validity of the maps for use in postwar war crimes trials. Through this lesson\, students understand how maps can be representations of both data and perceptions and the role spatial thinking can play in documenting atrocities and holding perpetrators accountable. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels| Human and Cultural Geography | World History \nConference Room\nLacy \nMeet the Presenters\nJeff Eargle is a clinical associate professor at the University of South Carolina where he serves as the Secondary Social Studies Program Coordinator in the College of Education. He is the coeditor of the forthcoming two-volume book Teaching Holocaust Geographies in Middle and High School from Palgrave Macmillan \n  \nChad Gibbs is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Zucker/Goldberg Center for Holocaust Studies at the College of Charleston. His book\, Survival at Treblinka: Geography\, Gender\, and Social Networks in Jewish Resistance\, was recently published by the University of Wisconsin Press. \n  \nBethany M. Sanders is a doctoral student in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina and a high school social studies teacher in the South Carolina public school system. She received NCGE’s K–12 Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024\, and her doctoral studies focus on teaching geo-literacy in the secondary classroom. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/mental-maps-the-holocaust-teaching-facts-and-perspective-using-geo-literacy-skills/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Lacy
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T141500
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T163018Z
UID:10000424-1792158300-1792160100@ncge.org
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 | Human and Cultural Geography | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nHalsey Family Hall \nMeet the Presenters\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.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/count-me-in-using-labs-to-teach-population-geography-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Halsey Family Hall
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T162511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T162744Z
UID:10000425-1792159200-1792161000@ncge.org
SUMMARY:From Trends to Teaching: Navigating Tensions and Charting a Future for Geography Education Research
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAs instructional time for social studies continues to shrink in many K–12 settings\, geography educators face increasing pressure to demonstrate the relevance\, rigor\, and interdisciplinary potential of the discipline. This session invites participants into a discussion of current trends in geography education\, including effective teaching\, data-visualization\, geospatial technologies\, and STEM aligned inquiry that positions geography as essential to real world problem solving. Broader implications in the field of education and impacts of state policy changes are explored. Participants will consider actionable approaches for integrating geography into interdisciplinary instruction\, expanding its presence in the elementary and secondary curriculum\, and advocating for its continued visibility in the broader social studies landscape. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Geography for Life | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nDr. Mary D. Curtis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education where she coordinates the Social Studies teacher preparation program. Dr. Curtis is a geography educator with over 20 years of experience and service from local to international levels. She currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Association of American Geographers Geography Education Specialty Group and as Associate Editor for the Journal of Geography. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/from-trends-to-teaching-navigating-tensions-and-charting-a-future-for-geography-education-research/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Cullen
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T163419Z
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SUMMARY:International Efforts to Improve Geography Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis presentation focuses on an upcoming book – International Perspectives on Geography Education (Edward Elgar\, 2026) – that highlights the actions taken by geography educators who work to improve the teaching and learning of geographic content. Much that is published in geography education today is pessimistic and bemoans the status of the discipline compared to other academic areas\, the difficulty in training quality geography teachers\, and the poor performance of students with the subject’s content and skills (such as map reading\, analysis\, and construction). While these challenges are certainly present\, this book seeks to highlight the successes seen in three main areas: student learning\, teacher preparation\, and teacher professional development. The book is\, therefore\, one that is positive\, optimistic\, and showcases for the reader actions that are worth emulating in other places. The presenter will share the successes of authors representing Australia\, Belize\, Brazil\, Chile\, Czechia\, Germany\, South Africa\, Singapore\, and the United States \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | Geography for Life | World/International  \nConference Room\nHalsey Family Hall \nMeet the Presenters\nJerry Mitchell is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina. He is a past president of the NCGE and a Fellow of the American Association of Geographers.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/international-efforts-to-improve-geography-teaching-and-learning/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Halsey Family Hall
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T154500
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T164254Z
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SUMMARY:The Geospatial Semester at 22: Tales from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe Geospatial Semester is a unique and innovative project that connects high school students and geospatial technologies to bolster their spatial problem solving and open them up to the myriad careers across the many industries that use these technologies. Students earn dual enrollment credit from JMU and are required to do an extensive project of their own choosing. Since its inception in 2005\, more than 10\,000 students have participated. We have done a wide array of research to identify the key cognitive and behavioral gains afforded to participating students. In this short presentation\, we’ll give a brief introduction to the Geospatial Semester\, share examples of student work and discuss the key research findings. Most importantly\, you’ll find out how you can bring this successful project to your school \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Geospatial Technology | STEM \nConference Room\nReynolds Leadership Center \nMeet the Presenters\nBob Kolvoord is a professor at James Madison University (JMU)\, where he also serves as Interim Provost. Bob is the co-creator (with Kathryn Keranen) of the Geospatial Semester\, the award-winning dual enrollment program at JMU that brings GIS instruction and projects to students in Virginia. Bob is also the co-author of the Making Spatial Decisions series from ESRI Press. He is interested in how GIS use impacts students’ spatial thinking and problem solving abilities and has collaborated with colleagues at Northwestern\, Georgetown\, Dartmouth\, American and Gallaudet to study this question.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/the-geospatial-semester-at-22-tales-from-the-field/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Reynolds Leadership Circle
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T154500
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T171929Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of the Chesapeake
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nStories of the Chesapeake offers a compelling glimpse into the cultures\, communities\, and environmental challenges of America’s estuary\, the Chesapeake Bay. As one of the nation’s most important natural laboratories for geographic inquiry\, the region provides a powerful example of how physical landscapes and human systems interact across space and time. Stretching across six states and the District of Columbia\, the Bay’s vast watershed is shaped by rivers that meander toward the Atlantic\, carrying sediment\, nutrients\, and pollution. These waterways reveal critical connections among land use\, urban planning\, agriculture\, food systems\, water quality\, and climate change. \nThe Chesapeake Bay is also deeply connected to life along the Fall Line—the natural boundary where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain—where cities emerged and commerce flourished. From Old Point Comfort to pivotal moments such as the War of 1812\, the presentation highlights the Bay’s layered geography and enduring significance. Together\, these stories illuminate a dynamic system that continues to shape the environmental\, economic\, and cultural identity of the region. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | America250 through a Geographic Lens\, Physical & Environmental Geography\, Human and Cultural Geography | World/International \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nMichael Allen\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor of Geography at Towson University\, 2023 U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Serbia\, and President-Elect of the International Society of Biometeorology. Prior\, he served as co-coordinator of the Virginia Geographic Alliance and Geography Program Director at Old Dominion University. Since 2019\, Michael has coordinated the Chesapeake Bay Climate Institute\, a hands-on professional development experience highlighting America’s Estuary\, drawing linkages between APHG and other disciplines to the issue of climate change and resilience.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/stories-of-the-chesapeake/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Cullen
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121814
CREATED:20260524T165113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T165113Z
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SUMMARY:Demarcation Demographics in East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn the late 20th and early 21st centuries\, a “fall line” was created on the coastal plain of China when Special Economic Zones were created by government fiat. This presentation will examine the demographic and lifestyle changes that ensued. It will also look at similar changes that occurred during the same time period in Japan. Teaching suggestions and resources will be introduced including award-winning young adult and children’s literature about East Asia focused on this topic. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Human and Cultural Geography | World/International \nConference Room\nByrd \nMeet the Presenters\nNancy Hope is Executive Director of the Freeman Book Awards. Formerly\, she was Associate Director of the Kansas Consortium for Teaching about Asia\, a line-officer in the U.S. Navy\, a textile designer and dyer of kimono in Japan where she lived for more than eight years\, and an educational media specialist at the Children’s Museum in Boston.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/demarcation-demographics-in-east-asia/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Byrd
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Art\, Dance\, Theatre\, Oh My! Using Arts-Methodologies in the Geography Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nCome explore how art\, dance\, theatre\, and other creative methodologies can deepen student understanding of geography! In this session\, participants will engage in hands-on activities that bring historical narratives\, social movements\, and global issues to life through tableau theatre\, protest art\, and cartographic storytelling. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use lesson ideas\, creative assessment strategies\, and a renewed vision for incorporating art into their classroom \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Human and Cultural Geography | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nLacy \nMeet the Presenters\nBethany M. Sanders is a doctoral student in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina and a high school social studies teacher in the South Carolina public school system. She received NCGE’s K–12 Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024\, and her doctoral studies focus on teaching geo-literacy in the secondary classroom. \n  \nJessica Flach
URL:https://ncge.org/event/art-dance-theatre-oh-my-using-arts-methodologies-in-the-geography-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room: Lacy
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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