Summary Interactive (“clickable”) maps are a tool to focus student attention on just one or two selected topics at a time. Reducing distracting clutter can make it easier for students to acquire and use specific skills of spatial reasoning. Careful selection of topics can promote thoughtful inquiry in primary school and at the same time […]
Summary This webinar will share some strategies and activities for teaching the urban models in Unit 6. This is always challenging for the students. The presenters will provide teaching strategies and applications of the models. Presenters: Seth Dixon, Kelly Glos and Corey Merril Webinar Access #member-only access | Join
Summary This presentation will focus on identifying opportunities that exist to utilize the outdoors as a part of geography education. Geography teachers and practitioners are known as some of the best in using the outdoors to enhance teaching and learning outcomes; however, this field is rapidly evolving. Join this session to engage in conversations surrounding […]
CANCELLED: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. A reschedule date coming soon, please check back. Summary This presentation will share the popular teaching strategy and activity of Speed dating. See how the presenter uses this strategy for teaching Topic 6.5 - the Internal Structure of Cities and how this strategy can be […]
Summary Many students struggle to understand complex and abstract concepts. Imagination-land uses brain science to explore ways teachers can use story telling and fictional situations to help students grasp abstract concepts, before transferring them into "the real world." The Presenter: Michael Grether Wake Forest High School (Wake County Public Schools); Michael Grether has been an […]
