Jewish Immigration to America: 1880-1924
Summary This session will explore Jewish immigration to the United States in the early 20th century. Participants will receive the context for Jewish immigration between 1880-1924, discuss the various push […]
Digital Storytelling in the Geography Classroom
Summary: In this webinar, filmmaker and professor of digital storytelling, Dr. Imani Cheers will present her expertise on digital storytelling in the classroom, which she uses as a way to […]
5 Ways To Teach About Scale With Interactive Maps
Summary Discover engaging interactive ways to teach about the important concept of map scale across population, rivers, and other geographic themes. About the Presenter Joseph Kerski […]
Tips and Tricks to prepare students for the AP Exam
Summary 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 […]
Geography of Mudejar Spain & Portugal
Summary After the fall of Zaragoza, the first taifa kingdom to be conquered by the kingdom of Aragon, the muslim & jewish population of Al Andalus became “mudayyan” (mudéjar): they […]
The Global History of the Tomato: A Perspective from the Middle East
Summary Alfred Crosby, who coined the term “Columbian Exchange,” wrote in 1972 that “there is no area in which the story of American foods is as obscure and yet as […]
Backyard Geography Field Trips
Summary Getting permission for off campus field trips can be a hassle. Avoid liability, cost, and transportation issues by using your own campus setting for backyard field trips. Show students […]
The Forgotten Genocide: Armenia Then and Now
Summary Learn about the 1915 Armenian genocide and the lingering effects of territoriality and identity in Armenia and the Artsakh region. Discover free resources available through the Genocide Education Project. […]
The Adventures of Mo: A geography resource for educators
Summary Mo is a free, online geography resource that engages and connects K-5 students. It offers an eBook that takes kids on fun adventures to every US state; state blogs […]
Maximizing geographic inquiry: Question formulation, connecting to standards, and civic engagement
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 […]
