Overview The 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 […]
Overview GIS 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 […]
Overview Join 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 […]
Overview Redlining 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. Audience Focus Middle School, High School, APHG Meet the Presenter Jeanne Shin-Cooper has been a public high school educator for twenty years. Over the course of […]
Overview Join 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 […]
Overview In 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. Audience Focus APHG Meet the Presenter Debra Coram Troxell is a National Board Certified Teacher from […]
Overview ArcGIS 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 […]
Overview ArcGIS 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. Part-two of this hands-on StoryMap webinar series focuses on creating your own StoryMaps and sharing […]
Overview Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)! That’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 […]
Overview Have 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. Audience Focus All grade levels Meet the Presenter Kyle Tredinnick […]
Overview National parks are symbols of our land. They are scenic wonders and ecological preserves. These parks are vital to the nation's education and scientific research. Join us to celebrate these parks and how we can use to shape our classrooms and our own American experiences. Audience Focus All grade levels Meet the Presenter James […]
Overview Engage middle school students with activities that can broaden their perspective about the world around them. Explore interdisciplinary curriculum on human geography topics including population patterns, the growth of human settlements over time, natural resource use, environmental sustainability, and more. Participate in simulations, games and collaborative problem-solving activities that build skills in communication, critical […]
Get to know the candidates running for the NCGE Board of Directors and learn more about their experience, perspectives, and commitment to geography education and cast your vote
Voting is open to NCGE members through Saturday, October 17 at 11:50 PM ET.