Summary Learn about the newly updated National Geographic MapMaker powered by ArcGIS Online. We’ll start at the beginning, covering the tools and a subset of data packaged within the MapMaker. All software and data used are free, accessible without login, and work on tablets and laptops. About the Presenters: Tom Baker is an education manager […]
Summary Looking for middle school resources to explore hot-topic issues? Want to incorporate primary sources and practice real-world data analysis? Join Barbara Huth from Population Education in this interactive webinar that jumps into analyzing current and historic sources to make sense of how people are changing the world. Start with climate change: examining a variety […]
Summary Are you creating storymaps? Engaging students in the Esri-NCGE student storymap competition? Then this webinar is for you! Part of a 3-part series by Esri designed to support educators who are looking to engage their students in the world of geography. In this webinar, Tom Baker and Charlie Fitzpatrick will discuss the map viewer […]
Summary The goal of this session is to spark inspiration, exchange, and even debate amongst geography educators at all levels about the merits of a project-based approach to teaching world geography. Presenter Tiffany Grobelski, Assistant Professor Department of Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences (EGE) Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies (PJCS) Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, […]
Summary Did 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 […]
Summary Do 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 […]
Summary In 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. Presenter Paula Woods, NCGE 2022 AP Distinguished Teacher Recipient. My name is Paula Woods and I […]
Summary Students 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 […]
Summary Students 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 […]
Summary Geographic 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. Presenter: Alex Oberle […]
Summary While 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? […]
Summary Explore 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. About the Presenter Jessica Wurzbacher, the new Program Manager at Reach the World, […]
