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SUMMARY:Death Valley Daze
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDeath Valley National Park\, CA may be the most diverse geographically in the country. Death Valley is the hottest place on earth\, the driest and lowest place in North America and the largest NP outside of Alaska. From -282 Badwater\, the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere\, one can see the often snow-capped 11\,049′ Telescope Peak within the park. DVNP contains dunes\, rocks\, alluvial fans\, hills\, mesas\, buttes\, creosote\, Joshua trees\, fish\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, minerals\, salt pans\, a ‘racetrack’\, a ‘golf course’\, a ‘castle’ and yes\, water to name a few. Using multimedia\, a variety of handouts and desert snacks\, a retired soldier who was stationed at Fort Irwin adjacent to the park will bring this park to life. If you love Geography\, DVNP should be on your to-do list. \n*Spread the love of Geography to my fellow educators by sharing my passion for one of the most geographically diverse parks around.\n*Any teacher can incorporate the geographic themes in a variety of lessons featuring this and other parks. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels| Physical & Environmental Geography | U.S. Focused \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nBrent Bagley\, a longtime geography educator\, NCGE Lifetime Member\, and retired U.S. Army veteran whose career reflects a deep commitment to both service and education. Brent served in the U.S. Army from 1983–2013 as a logistician supporting military operations and relief efforts\, including Operation Desert Storm\, post-9/11 deployments\, and Hurricane Katrina response efforts. \nWhile serving in the Army Reserves\, Brent taught AP and regular Geography courses at Murray County High School in Chatsworth\, Georgia\, from 1993–2008. During his teaching career\, he became actively involved with the National Council for Geographic Education\, presenting at local\, state\, and national conferences\, including NCGE conferences in Boston and Oklahoma City. He also completed AP Human Geography training at Texas A&M under Drs. Bob and Sarah Bednarz and participated in AP Human Geography Exam scoring sessions in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \nToday\, Brent continues his dedication to community service through his church\, the Lions Club\, and the American Legion\, where he serves as historian for Post 29 in Marietta\, Georgia.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/death-valley-daze/
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SUMMARY:From Trends to Teaching: Navigating Tensions and Charting a Future for Geography Education Research
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAs instructional time for social studies continues to shrink in many K–12 settings\, geography educators face increasing pressure to demonstrate the relevance\, rigor\, and interdisciplinary potential of the discipline. This session invites participants into a discussion of current trends in geography education\, including effective teaching\, data-visualization\, geospatial technologies\, and STEM aligned inquiry that positions geography as essential to real world problem solving. Broader implications in the field of education and impacts of state policy changes are explored. Participants will consider actionable approaches for integrating geography into interdisciplinary instruction\, expanding its presence in the elementary and secondary curriculum\, and advocating for its continued visibility in the broader social studies landscape. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Geography for Life | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nDr. Mary D. Curtis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education where she coordinates the Social Studies teacher preparation program. Dr. Curtis is a geography educator with over 20 years of experience and service from local to international levels. She currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Association of American Geographers Geography Education Specialty Group and as Associate Editor for the Journal of Geography. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/from-trends-to-teaching-navigating-tensions-and-charting-a-future-for-geography-education-research/
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SUMMARY:Stories of the Chesapeake
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nStories of the Chesapeake offers a compelling glimpse into the cultures\, communities\, and environmental challenges of America’s estuary\, the Chesapeake Bay. As one of the nation’s most important natural laboratories for geographic inquiry\, the region provides a powerful example of how physical landscapes and human systems interact across space and time. Stretching across six states and the District of Columbia\, the Bay’s vast watershed is shaped by rivers that meander toward the Atlantic\, carrying sediment\, nutrients\, and pollution. These waterways reveal critical connections among land use\, urban planning\, agriculture\, food systems\, water quality\, and climate change. \nThe Chesapeake Bay is also deeply connected to life along the Fall Line—the natural boundary where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain—where cities emerged and commerce flourished. From Old Point Comfort to pivotal moments such as the War of 1812\, the presentation highlights the Bay’s layered geography and enduring significance. Together\, these stories illuminate a dynamic system that continues to shape the environmental\, economic\, and cultural identity of the region. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | America250 through a Geographic Lens\, Physical & Environmental Geography\, Human and Cultural Geography | World/International \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nMichael Allen\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor of Geography at Towson University\, 2023 U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Serbia\, and President-Elect of the International Society of Biometeorology. Prior\, he served as co-coordinator of the Virginia Geographic Alliance and Geography Program Director at Old Dominion University. Since 2019\, Michael has coordinated the Chesapeake Bay Climate Institute\, a hands-on professional development experience highlighting America’s Estuary\, drawing linkages between APHG and other disciplines to the issue of climate change and resilience.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/stories-of-the-chesapeake/
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SUMMARY:Map your World: Empowering Students with OpenStreetMap
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nOpenStreetMap is the world’s largest crowdsourced geospatial database\, powering thousands of applications across corporate\, government\, nonprofit\, and academic sectors. As a free and community-driven project\, anyone can contribute and anyone can use the data. As a tool for teaching geography\, OpenStreetMap (OSM) is unparalleled. Mapping\, as a classroom activity\, fosters spatial awareness and locational intelligence; open mapping helps students become active engaged citizens where they help others in their community and around the world. \nTeachOSM (A program of OpenStreetMap US) is an open resource hub and community network for students and educators to develop geospatial skills and increase civic engagement through project-based learning via OpenStreetMap. Through monthly Working Group meetings and asynchronous collaboration\, TeachOSM members maintain a central repository of learning materials & resources designed for educators\, facilitate a community of practice by networking educators and hosting mentors\, and maintain or advocate for tools that improve the ability for educators to integrate OpenStreetMap into their classrooms and curriculum. Learn about the work of TeachOSM\, the OpenStreetMap project\, and see case studies of how OSM has been utilized in the classroom. \nSession Focus \nAll Grade Levels | Geospatial Technology | Open Data \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenters\nAlyssa Castronuovo is the Program Coordinator at OpenStreetMap US\, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting OpenStreetMap and its community of mappers. In her role she supports the TeachOSM program\, which connects educators interested in implementing OSM in their classrooms to educational materials\, shared resources\, and the wider OSM community. She loves exploring the beautifully mapped bike and pedestrian infrastructure in her home of Richmond\, Virginia. 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/map-your-world-empowering-students-with-openstreetmap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T095000
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SUMMARY:What’s in a Name? ​Exploring Place Names as Forms of Social and Geographic Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nExplore the profound social\, historical\, and political meanings behind the names attached to places. Far from simple labels\, place names\, or toponyms\, are power-laden expressions of a community’s identity\, values\, and ongoing struggles for recognition.   \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Human and Cultural Geography | Inquiry \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\nBrian Smith is a full-time middle school teacher in Oak Ridge\, TN where he teaches World History and Geospatial Technologies. He is also the Tennessee Geographic Alliance Executive Director.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/whats-in-a-name-exploring-place-names-as-forms-of-social-and-geographic-storytelling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100500
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SUMMARY:From Maps to Mandates: Teaching the Arab-Israeli Conflict with Primary Sources
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nExplore the history and background of the Arab-Israeli conflict through primary source documents and teaching strategies that support critical analysis of texts. Major historical developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict will be discussed. Participants will develop content knowledge\, experience student activities\, and receive ready-to-use resources and links to digital resources with detailed lesson plans including primary source documents\, maps\, and all necessary student materials. Curricular resources emphasize informational texts with text-dependent and document-based questions to support close\, analytic reading and evidence-based responses\, new literacy strategies\, and best practices in the use of technology in the classroom. Participants will be able to deliver rigorous\, standards-based instruction\, meeting state social studies content standards. High School World History and Global Politics teachers\, and their colleagues who seek to enrich their general content knowledge\, will benefit from this workshop. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Human and Cultural Geography | World/International \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\nCasey Finch is an Educator for Institute for Curriculum Services and presents at conferences and facilitates professional learning for educators in the Northeastern region of the United States. Prior to joining ICS\, Casey spent 15 years teaching Social Studies. He taught in both public and private secondary schools in NH\, CO\, and MA. Most recently\, Casey worked for CFR Education developing teaching and learning materials about global civics. Casey holds a B.A in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver. \nCasey facilitates professional learning for the following states: Maine\, New Hampshire\, Vermont\, Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Jersey\, Delaware\, Maryland\, West Virginia\, Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, and DC.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/from-maps-to-mandates-teaching-the-arab-israeli-conflict-with-primary-sources/
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CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T141500
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SUMMARY:Environmental Cooperation: Forging a Peaceful Path in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis session examines some of the major environmental challenges in the Middle East\, particularly around water resources\, and the ways that Israelis\, Jordanians\, and Palestinians are cooperating to meet these challenges. Participants will develop pedagogic content knowledge about environmental challenges in the Middle East; regional cooperation among Israel\, Jordan\, and the Palestinian Authority to meet challenges; and environmental cooperation as a path to peaceful coexistence. Participants will also experience and apply critical pedagogy around social and environmental activism in the Middle East by focusing on case studies of three environmental groups. This presentation is particularly suited to high school social studies and history teachers; it is aligned with the common core and the resources emphasize 21st century skills such as using technology\, collaboration\, building consensus\, and analysis. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Physical & Environmental Geography | World/International \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\nCasey Finch\, Educator with the Institute for Curriculum Services\, presents at conferences and facilitates professional learning for educators in the Northeastern region of the United States. Prior to joining ICS\, Casey spent 15 years teaching Social Studies. He taught in both public and private secondary schools in NH\, CO\, and MA. Most recently\, Casey worked for CFR Education developing teaching and learning materials about global civics. Casey holds a B.A in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver. \nCasey facilitates professional learning for the following states: Maine\, New Hampshire\, Vermont\, Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Jersey\, Delaware\, Maryland\, West Virginia\, Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, and DC.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/environmental-cooperation-forging-a-peaceful-path-in-the-middle-east/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T151000
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SUMMARY:Using AI to promote critical thinking inside and outside the classroom
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nPromoting critical thinking among students is often at the top of our teaching goals. We want students to develop a careful\, questioning approach to their work so they are critical of the sources they use to find answers and be cautious about the answers they reach. Innovations in artificial intelligence — particularly the latest generative systems based on large-language models — hold potential for advancing teaching and learning in geography. At the same time these systems hold danger for undermining our work through cheating and the spread of misinformation. This session offers a variety of examples of how AI systems can be used to promote critical thinking in the geography classroom. Participants will be able to experiment with these activities on their own computers during the session\, as well as share their own strategies with other participants. By the close of the session\, participants will have a menu of activities they can use directly or customize for their teaching\, as well as ideas for developing their own AI-based critical thinking activities. \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | Geospatial Technology\, Physical & Environmental Geography\, Human and Cultural Geography | Technology \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\n \nDr. Ken Foote is a professor in the Department of Geography\, Sustainability\, Community and Urban Studies at the University of Connecticut. Much of his work focuses on improving professional development for early-career academics and department leaders. His research focuses on historic preservation\, heritage tourism\, and the commemorative landscapes of the U.S. and Europe\, especially the way events of violence and tragedy are interpreted and memorialized. Ken is a past president of the NCGE (2006) and a past president and fellow of the AAG (2010-11). He has received awards from the NCGE\, AAG\, University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)\, and the Royal Geographical Society. He has taught at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Colorado Boulder and holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago. Among his authored or co-authored and co-edited books are Shadowed Ground: America’s Landscapes of Violence and Tragedy\, Teaching GIScience and Technology in Higher Education\, Thriving in an Academic Career: An International and Interdisciplinary Guide for Early Career Faculty\, and Contested Places\, Contested Pasts: Sites of Public Memory and Commemoration in the Hungarian Landscape. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/using-ai-to-promote-critical-thinking-inside-and-outside-the-classroom/
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CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160500
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SUMMARY:Contours of Geography Education in the United States: Results from a National Survey of Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis session highlights the findings of a national survey of teachers (n=404) in the United States. To explore classroom practices in geography\, a survey was designed and distributed to teachers working in public and private schools. Findings reveal which tools are frequently used to teach geography. Findings also focus on key topics and skills that are widely taught and those that are not widely taught. In particular\, map making by students is a relatively infrequent activity in classrooms. This session seeks to spark conversation around the implications of the survey results for K-12 geography curriculum\, instruction\, and professional development. The session closes with an appeal for a more coordinated effort to conduct larger surveys of teachers as a regular barometer of the field of geography education. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Geography for Life | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\nTodd Kenreich is a professor of secondary and middle school education at Towson University in Maryland\, and he is the co-director of the Maryland Geographic Alliance. His interests chiefly lie in the areas of geography education and global citizenship education. With a range of international experiences\, Kenreich seeks to prepare cosmopolitan teachers who can help their students more deeply understand the world and their community. At Towson\, he directs Global Citizenship in Education\, a graduate certificate program for teachers. In 2008\, he was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Japan. He has published articles in journals such as Theory and Research in Social Education\, Journal of Geography\, The Geography Teacher\, and Social Studies Research and Practice. He edited Geography and Social Justice in the Classroom\, a volume for the Routledge Research in Education book series. \nKen Carano is a professor of social science education in the division of education and leadership at Western Oregon University and programs coordinator for the Center for\nGeography Education in Oregon. Prior to joining higher education\, he taught high school social studies in Sarasota\, Florida and spent time living in Suriname\, South America as a Peace Corps Volunteer with his wife. Ken’s scholarship has long focused on issues of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion on both a local and global scale. \nCathy Cooper earned an M.A. in geography at The George Washington University\, and then a Ph.D. in geography education from Texas State University. In 2009-2010\, she served as a Grosvenor Scholar. For four years\, she coordinated “Mapping Maryland\,” an annual student map competition. Now she enjoys living in a retirement community in Easton\, Maryland. The Eastern Shore provides many occasions and entertainments as well as enjoyable opportunities to practice “geographic exercises” around both physical and cultural lessons. She points out to friends the opportunities of being aware of “thinking geographically.” She enjoys reading articles in the NCGE journals as well as re reading around some favorite chapters of geographers’ books. She enjoys the study of geography and enjoys sharing observations whether near at hand or farther afield. \nTracy Edward is the sustainability coordinator at Frostburg State University where she taught geography for more than 20 years. She serves as a director on the board of the National Council for Geographic Education. She is active in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the American Association of Geographers as well as in the Maryland Geographic Alliance. \n  \n  \n*****\nAllison Ewing is an experienced educator with 19 years of teaching in the classroom. She currently teaches AP Psychology\, AP African American Studies\, and United States History at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda\, Maryland. Throughout her career\, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence and student engagement across multiple disciplines. In addition to her classroom work\, Ewing has served as the Coordinator for the Maryland Geographic Bee\, supporting students in developing geographic literacy and critical thinking skills. Her dedication to teaching has been recognized with several prestigious honors\, including the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teacher K–12 Award in 2018 and the Chevron STEM Education Award in 2019. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher\, reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice. \nEwing is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that empower students to think critically\, engage with complex topics\, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. \nDaniel Whalen is an educational leader with a 22-year career dedicated to fostering student engagement and spatial literacy. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal in Las Vegas\, New Mexico\, his passion for geography is deeply rooted in his own diverse geographic upbringing—from the industrial heart of Pittsburgh to the close-knit\, multi- generational farming villages of upstate New York. Holding a BA in History from SUNY Albany and an MA in Educational Leadership from The George Washington University\, Daniel brings a profound understanding of how community\, environment\, and a "sense of place" shape student identity and achievement. Over his 18-year tenure with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland\, Daniel became a driving force in geographic and spatial science education. He spent a decade in the classroom teaching AP Human Geography and was instrumental in shaping the district's instructional framework\, including co-authoring the AP Human Geography elective curriculum. Recognizing the critical importance of geospatial technologies\, he later transitioned into Career and Technical Education (CTE). In this capacity\, he pioneered pathways for students by developing and teaching comprehensive curricula for Homeland Security Science\, Digital Cartography\, and Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A dedicated advocate for geographic education at the national level\, Daniel is thrilled to connect with fellow educators and leaders at the National Council for Geographic Education annual conference. He brings a wealth of assessment and mentorship experience to the geography community\, having served as an AP Human Geography Reader since 2009 and a College Board Table Leader since 2023. As a Certified Geospatial Educator (GeoEdC) and a 2018-2019 American Geographic Society Fellow. \nDaniel has consistently championed spatial education\, supported by his leadership as Treasurer of the Maryland Geographic Alliance and his history of presenting on GIS integration at previous NCGE and Towson University conferences. Today\, Daniel applies his geographer’s lens to school-wide administration\, guiding educators to build innovative CTE pathways to graduation. In his administrative roles\, he integrates character education and community-specific values into the curriculum—equipping students not just for the global workforce\, but to lead and serve locally in Meadow City. Whether developing school-wide instructional strategies or serving as the energetic; voice celebrating student milestones\, Daniel remains fiercely committed to elevating expectations\, celebrating student success\, and expanding access to high-quality geographic education.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/contours-of-geography-education-in-the-united-states-results-from-a-national-survey-of-teachers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T174000
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SUMMARY:Publishing in NCGE Journals
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe editors of the two NCGE journals – the Geography Teacher and the Journal of Geography – invite you to learn about the publication process for the journals and how you can become a successful author. Take half an hour to learn about preparing and submitting manuscripts\, completing the publishing process as an author\, and supporting the discipline as a reviewer. Attendees will be able to ask questions and solicit publication advice for the rest of the session. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels  | Publishing  \nConference Room\nCullen \nMeet the Presenter\nDr. Injeong Jo is a Professor and Coordinator of the Online MAGeo in Geographic Education Program at Texas State University’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. Her research focuses on spatial thinking education\, the use of geospatial technologies for teaching and learning\, and teacher education. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Geography. \n  \nDr. Gregory Chu\, is widely recognized for his contributions to geography\, with expertise in geographic information science\, cartographic design\, and educational strategies. He served as Department Chair and Professor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and as a Program Director for Geography and Regional Science at the National Science Foundation. In addition to numerous scholarly publications\, he is the author of two middle school geography textbooks\, MyWorldInteractive and Contemporary World Cultures. As the editor of The Geography Teacher\, Dr. Chu brings extensive experience and visionary leadership to advance the journal’s role as a vital resource for educators and scholars. \nDr. Mary D. Curtis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education where she coordinates the Social Studies teacher preparation program. Dr. Curtis is a geography educator with over 20 years of experience and service from local to international levels. She currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Association of American Geographers Geography Education Specialty Group and as Associate Editor for the Journal \n  \nJody Smothers-Marcello has a long record of endeavors in geography education including serving as president of NCGE in 2002\, editing The Geography Teacher for two terms\, co-chairing the AP Human Geography Development Committee\, and serving on the social studies-history standards committee for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). While teaching in the Sitka School District in Alaska\, she was recognized with multiple state and national awards for her innovative teaching. She has also written a wide array of curricula and presented at numerous national professional development venues. Jody currently serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Geography.
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