Do you aspire to decolonize your classroom? This session will share several teaching resources from Canada to help educators work toward Indigenous Reconciliation in their classrooms. Participants will be provided with a variety of tools to showcase Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation actions in their classroom, beginning with a goal to acknowledge the land we live […]
In this webinar, we will discuss a culminating project for AP Human Geography students which motivated students to answer essential questions of inquiry: -Why do we value some spaces more than others? -How do humans curate and show value in a space? -What are the implications of the human imprint? -What happens when we stop […]
Iceland, the home of fire and ice, has become a bucket list trip for an increasing number of tourists. The island nation of 350,000 people has seen the number of tourists quadruple since 2010. Adventurous travelers were attracted to the waterfall In this webinar, Debra Troxell and Anita Ardi will introduce participants to Icelandic tourism […]
As geography teachers, we are aware that we: 1) Need to continually advocate with teachers of other disciplines on how geography is essential and can overlap with different concepts they teach. 2) That geography is a solid platform to show real-world applications of math and science. 3) Geography also provides the opportunity for communicating through […]
NCGE is calling all APHG Teachers to join us for this free webinar on August 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (EST). In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, Laura Kmetz, Bellringer author, and AP reading table leader will discuss the application of Bellringers. Jane Highley and Lori Napier will join Kmetz and will provide insights […]
Teaching students to think spatially requires key components of spatial thinking to be integrated into the curriculum instruction, and assessments in an explicit manner. In this Webinar, Injeong Jo and April Bannert will share tips and tools for incorporating the three components of spatial thinking into your instructional plan systematically. A lesson created to teach […]
The U.N. announced that we will reach a new population milestone on November 15, 2022, the “Day of 8 Billion.” This is just 12 years since we reached the 7 billion mark, and a complete doubling of the world population in just 48 years. World population history and projections for future growth are integral to […]
Please join the Chief Reader, ETS Test Developer, and both Assistants to the Chief Reader and APHG teachers for a discussion and strategies that help you teach your students how to be successful on the FRQs (Free-Response Question). Presenters Include: Jon Moore, ETS Lisa Benton-Short Dan Synder Allison Cecil Join Webinar Here!
This presentation will provide an overview of who the migrants are coming to the US-Mexico border and how the demographics of this population have changed over the past decade or two. It will also discuss US asylum law and how the current asylum system excludes many Central American and Mexican asylum seekers. Presenter: Dr. Sarah […]
Summary This webinar introduces NCGE’s GeoCamp Amazon professional development program. Past program leaders will introduce the program, share experiences, discuss registration, and address potential GeoCamper questions. Webinar Access #OPEN access | JOIN HERE
Summary: This webinar will demonstrate basic geo-processing tools and cartography using open source software (QGIS) and data/shape-files to map the inadequate provision of infrastructure in the West Bank. Participants will be provided with relevant data, a live demo, and written instructions. The presentation will cover basic map-making principles and explore how to integrate map-making exercises […]
Summary This webinar introduces NCGE’s GeoCamp Iceland professional development program. Past program leaders Ellen Foster and Jeff Lash are joined by 2021 participant Debra Troxel to introduce the program, share experiences, discuss registration, and address potential GeoCamper questions Webinar Access #Open Access | JOIN WEBINAR
