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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T164500
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SUMMARY:Where it's at: Interpreting Marine Biological Research for Creating Geographic Education Activities
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nMarine biological research activities provide a rich and engaging basis for geographic educational activities with a strong foundation in STEM content. In this presentation\, learning activities based on marine biological research are described\, as activities conducted in field and lab were documented and delivered to audiences from pre-K students to professionals. Multiple research activities conducted with scientists from NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, San Diego State University\, State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife\, and other organizations\, provided the data and experiential content for engaging students in both passive and active\, student-centered\, learning activities. Research technologies applied included GIS\, GPS\, satellite\, UAS/drone; piloted aircraft; small boat and ship platforms; and various observation and data collection techniques. Research subjects addressed included the presence and movements of dolphins\, whales\, sharks\, tuna\, and marine schooling fish. A centerpiece in the geographic narrative is\, of course\, the map. In addition\, the richness of data and its use for inquiry and summary can lead aspiring geographers into statistics\, charting\, photographic and image analysis; photogrammetry\, and other pursuits. The key thread among all these considerations is the geographic narrative with emphasis understanding our living Earth from a spatial perspective. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | STEM | Interpretation | Narrative | Technology \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenter\nAlex G. Kesaris\, B.S.\, M.A.\, GISP\, is a volunteer educator who loves presenting geographic knowledge\nthrough narratives about the research with which he is most familiar. He has conducted field research\nfrom shore\, small boats\, ships\, and aircraft with scientists from SDSU\, UCSD SIO\, NOAA\, and CDFW.\nAlong the way\, he developed and delivered educational activities\, posters\, presentations\, technical\nmemoranda\, and peer-reviewed publications for diverse audiences. For the past 12 years\, Alex has\nprovided GIS services with Sustenant\, CDFW\, GISinc\, Axim Geospatial\, and NV5 Geospatial. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/where-its-at-interpreting-marine-biological-research-for-creating-geographic-education-activities/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200727
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SUMMARY:Group Testing in the AP Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEnhance student learning through group testing in any classroom. The methodology in this session is geared toward the AP classroom but can be modified to fit the needs of any classroom where summative assessments take place. Group testing is student-centered and allows for a deeper understanding of the material as well as valuable test taking and communication skills. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Assessment | Collaboration | Student-Centered \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenter\nOver her 15-year career\, Elizabeth Gonzalez has taught various courses in high school social studies\, including US History\, World History\, Latino Studies\, Holocaust Studies\, AP World History\, AP Human Geography and AP African American Studies. Elizabeth believes strongly in the importance of a global education and the need to consider one’s role in the larger community\, encouraging students to seek and understand multiple perspectives. As a lifelong learner\, Elizabeth has participated in various Professional Development opportunities\, including the Qatar Foundation International & UT Austin’s Teacher Leadership Program; led an educational tour with the TransAtlantic Outreach Program & Goethe Institut; participated in a seminar with Echoes & Reflections at Yad Vashem; and most recently became a LEAD fellow with Notre Dame University; in an effort to promote a deeper understanding for her students in her classroom. Gonzalez currently teaches at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas\, Texas.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/group-testing-in-the-ap-classroom/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T154500
DTSTAMP:20260430T200727
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SUMMARY:Purposeful Problems: Using Problem-Based Gameplay to Promote Geo-Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBy immersing students in scenarios or problems reflective of real world scenarios\, educators can promote deeper geographic understanding\, independent decision-making skills\, and the ability to transfer powerful geography knowledge to novel situations. Introducing Geo-Strat: A thrilling geo-political game that supports geography education through scenario-based and problem-based learning (S/PBL) adventures! Geo-Strat is an online gameplay app designed to emphasize and make use of geography’s powerful disciplinary knowledge. Initially a research tool for finding effective means in promoting Geo-Capabilities\, 75 high school students readily volunteered to play Geo-Strat throughout a semester and participate in a mixed methods study. Results showed students who connected geographic content knowledge to their cooperation in S/PBL gameplay expressed increased awareness of global citizenship\, problem-solving skills\, and confidence in applying geographic knowledge and perspectives. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Gameplay | Geo-Capabilities | Scenario/Problem-Based Learning | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenter\nHello! I’m Dr. Penir\, a geography and teacher educator out of California. I have a passion for teaching the power of geography and building geographic thinkers. With over 15 years of teaching geography in high school and at California State University\, Fresno\, I am convinced geography is essential to our curriculum and have dedicated my studies to exploring ways to understand and teach geography’s use and purpose. Through my research in geography education\, which received the NCGE’s 2023 Dissertation Award! Yay!\, I’ve had the opportunity to practice and build varying approaches which focus on promoting geo-capabilities and global citizens. I am grateful to the NCGE for providing opportunities for educators to share our ideas and learn new strategies!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/purposeful-problems-using-problem-based-gameplay-to-promote-geo-capabilities/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200727
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SUMMARY:"Sorting" out AP Human Geography - Low-fi\, Old school\, hands on learning activities
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nStop on in and participate in old school activities for AP Human Geography students. These fun\, engaging\, comprehensive activities are designed to immerse students in the Human Geography content without being on their screen! (We love tech\, but we also know that there is a place to get students away from it!). Students work in groups “sorting” out terms\, concepts and data. Throughout the process students will be actively involved in categorizing and organizing information based on thematic connections\, spatial relationships\, and analytical frameworks inherent in human geography. These activities aim to promote collaboration\, communication\, and active engagement among students as they work together to identify patterns\, make connections\, and draw conclusions about the diverse ways in which human societies interact with their environments across the globe. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Engaging | Student focused | Collaborative | Old school hands-on technology \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\nGreg Sherwin has taught AP ® Human Geography from its origins in 2000-2001 at Stevenson High School in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Recently\, he recently coauthored Human Geography for the AP ®  Course with Erin Fouberg\, Alec Murphy and Paul Gray (March 2020).  Additionally\, he has teamed up other expert AP® Human Geography teachers to create an app (iScore5) to prepare students for the exam. \n  \n  \nKolleen Madeck \nJim Dzialo
URL:https://ncge.org/event/sorting-out-ap-human-geography-low-fi-old-school-hands-on-learning-activities/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T140000
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SUMMARY:Reversed Vocabulary: Flip Pre-Teaching Vocabulary on Its Head!
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDiscover a new way to pre-teach vocabulary with a strategy that combines image analysis\, building language connections\, and making predictions about the content right at the beginning of each unit. \nSession Focus\nMiddle School/Junior High | Vocabulary\, Image Analysis | ELLs | Curriculum and Instruction \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenter\nDylan Kane is a Social Studies Instructional Specialist and Department Chair at Mead Middle School in Aldine ISD. He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State University in 2020. In addition to leading his department at the campus and district level\, he also acts as Mead Middle School’s campus sponsor for National History Day. This is his ninth year working in public education.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/reversed-vocabulary-flip-pre-teaching-vocabulary-on-its-head/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T114500
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SUMMARY:Federalism and Geography
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session aims to explore the correlation between geography and federalism\, shedding light on the impact of state diversity on local control in specific policy areas. The ultimate objective is to convene a gathering of researchers\, policymakers\, practitioners\, and scholars to delve into the intricacies of federalism’s decentralized structure\, discussing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. As a valuable takeaway\, participants will have access to the Civic Literacy Curriculum – a free resource from the Center for American Civics – equipped with classroom-ready materials that can be implemented right away. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Federalism | Geography | Government and Civics \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\nJeff Davis is one of the Program Directors of Civic Education at Arizona State University’s Center for American Civics. In this role\, Jeff has been hosting professional development workshops for K-12 educators to learn how to strengthen civic education through inquiry approaches with primary sources. Before his current role\, Jeff taught Social Studies for 18 years\, with subjects including government\, economics\, American history\, European history\, and comparative politics at various grade levels\, while also coaching his school’s Model United Nations team. He is currently a doctoral student at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers’ College\, seeking an Ed.D. in Educational Innovation and Leadership. His research focuses on methods to teach students the skills of civil dialogue through controversial topics in history and politics. \n  \n  \nLiz Evans has over two decades of experience in civic education and has taught most of the social sciences in a public school setting\, including middle and high school. She has a BS. Ed\, Elementary\, and an M. ED in secondary History from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a doctoral student studying Educational Leadership. She is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher in Social Studies/History and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She has worked with the Bill of Rights Institute as a Program Manager and is now a Program\nDirector for Civic Education and Outreach at Arizona State University. Liz believes that teachers are the experts in their classrooms and loves making connections to help all educators and students succeed!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/federalism-and-geography/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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SUMMARY:Building Logical Reasoning Skills Thru Geographical Inquiry: Exploring Various Cities of Progress
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nExploring the cities of Constantinople\, Florence\, Hastings\, Kyoto\, and Timbuktu\, the presenters will take participants through a Classical Educational Geo-Inquiry journey to learn more about how the 5 themes of Geography impacted the formation of these cities whether it was in a moment of glory or a sustained period of time\, each of these cities were directly formed by the land around them. Participants within the session will walk away with the ready to use discussion based application within the 6-12th classroom to build Logic reasoning skills and Rhetorical discussion. This session will focus on participants to discuss\, analyze and argue the common themes of Geography that allowed these cities to become Centers of Progress. \nSession Focus\nMiddle School/Junior High |Geo-Inquiry | Discussion | Engagement | Inquiry \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\nKendra Miller & Ansley Tomlin \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/building-logical-reasoning-skills-thru-geographical-inquiry-exploring-various-cities-of-progress/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T200727
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T175113Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Geopolitical Theories through Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session will open up the discussion of the relevance of framing classroom conversations of global events within a lens of geopolitics. Through examining geopolitical theories from a critical geopolitical lens it is possible to help put world events into more of a geographic perspective. By teaching students to break about arguments and critique the usage of geopolitical theories to justify actions\, we can help students be critical consumers of knowledge and help them form their own opinions of current events. A case study of the historical foundations and ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine will be discussed within the context of geopolitical theories before expanding into further discussions of the relevance of theories in understanding other world events. Information about classical and critical approaches to geopolitics will be presented along with teaching strategies for implementation. \nSession Focus\nSecondary/High School | Political Geography | Current Events | Geopolitics | World/International Focus \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\nKyle Tredinnick is a high school teacher for Omaha Public Schools\, and works with the University of Nebraska system and the Geographic Educators of Nebraska.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/teaching-geopolitical-theories-through-current-events/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T084500
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CREATED:20240807T132244Z
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SUMMARY:Geospatial Technologies as a teaching tool - Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nInteractive digital mapping platforms (NG Mapmaker\, ArcGIS Online\, Google Earth)\, and satellite imagery are powerful instructional tools that encourage inquiry-based learning. The Delaware Center for Geographic Education (DCGE)\, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education and Social Studies Coalition of Delaware\, has been inserting all forms of geospatial technologies into newly-developed\, literature based and standards aligned social studies instructional materials. The primary goal of the geospatial technology-infused instructional materials is to make learning interactive and engaging and provide opportunities for student-centered inquiry. Secondary goals include: i) developing student knowledge of the power and potential of geospatial technologies\, and ii) piquing student interest in potential college and career paths focused on the geosciences. Challenges to the adoption of these new instructional resources include developing teacher skills in the technology and supporting (particularly elementary) teachers in the adoption of inquiry based learning. DCGE’s partnership with DelawareView and the Delaware GeoEducation Committee has supported the development of a range of extra-curricular activities to support enhancing student and teacher learning through geospatial technologies. This presentation will share strategies for inserting geospatial technologies into news and existing elementary-level instruction and provide examples of how to increase student and education adoption of the technologies. \nSession Focus\nEarly Childhood/Elementary | Geospatial Technologies \nConference Room\nJoshua Tree \nAbout the Presenter\nMary Schorse is an environmental geographer whose primary expertise is in human-environment interactions\, natural resource management\, payment for ecosystem services (PES)\, and sustainability. She has extensive experience in multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement in designing\, implementing and assessing projects and initiatives. As a human geography\, Dr. Schorse also dedicates her time to geography education and ensuring that K-12 educators are equipped and prepared to teach important geographic concepts as part of the K-12 social studies curriculum\, and developing outreach programs for students and families to engage with geography and geospatial tools directly. Her work in geography education focuses heavily on identifying creative strategies for utilizing geospatial technologies such as GIS and satellite imagery as an instructional resource. in the K-12 classroom. Dr. Schorse has also engaged in utilizing GIS and spatial analysis in the examination of educational equity challenges in the state of Delaware.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/geospatial-technologies-as-a-teaching-tool-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T150000
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SUMMARY:NCGE Abroad:  GeoCamp Iceland\, Field Guide Resources\, and Prospects for Expanding Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOne of the services NCGE provides is facilitating trips at home and abroad for geography educators.  This session will cover three things: (1) the types of materials teachers produce from previous excursions\, notably GeoCamp Iceland\, (2) practical resources for aspiring field guides\, and (3) strategies for expanding field trip options beyond existing locations.  \nSession Focus\nField-Based Learning | Professional Development | International Trips \nRoom\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\nMayra Román-Rivera\, Tracy Edwards\, Nicole Means\, Gina Bloodworth\, and Thomas Larsen \nThomas Larsen is 2024 President of the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE).  He serves as Co-Coordinator of the Geographic Alliance of Iowa (GAI) and teaches geography at the University of Northern Iowa. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTracy Edwards is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at Frostburg State University and an adjunct instructor at Allegany College of Maryland\, both in western Maryland. She teaches Human Geography\, Physical Geography and Sustainability Studies courses\, often working with Community Partners to integrate aspects of experiential and project-based learning into her teaching. She is anxious to share some of the lesson plan and activity ideas emerging from the 2024 GeoCamp Iceland adventure. \n  \n  \n  \nMayra Román-Rivera is a coastal geomorphologist specializing in post-storm recovery and remote sensing and GIS applications of coastal environments. Her research focuses on understanding changes that occur in the coast over time (i.e. erosion\, accretion\, sea-level rise)\, how they change the landscapes\, how they affect communities and people\, and how\, if possible\, can those changes be mitigated. Mayra also participates in community outreach and citizen science programs. She believes it is our responsibility as scientists to take what we have learned through research to the communities and help them become more resilient and better prepared to face changes happening in their communities. As part of that interest\, Mayra incorporates community-engaged learning in the courses she teach. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/event/ncge-abroad-geocamp-iceland-field-guide-resources-and-prospects-for-expanding-field-trips/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T140000
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SUMMARY:"Inspired by Iceland:" Lessons From the Trip that Changed Our Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAlumni and trip leaders from the NCGE-GeoCamp Iceland program will demonstrate activities developed after the field course and how the experience(s) changed their teaching. Additionally\, lessons will be shared regarding how alumni changed the way they plan\, and teach geography concepts and skills to a variety of age groups and audiences as a result of the field study. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | Inquiry-based | fieldwork | place-based \nRoom\nJoshua Tree \nMeet the Presenters\n\nTerresa Cawthra-Cornelius is an educator at William Walker Elementary in Beaverton\, Oregon. She has been involved in K-12 geography education for 30 years\, contributing to research and curriculum development in the areas of Pacific Northwest geography\, urban geography\, and STEM- integrated curriculums. Terresa is a GeoCamp Iceland 2022 and 2023 alumni trip participant. \n\n  \n  \n\nDr. Rebecca L. Dodge is an Emeritus Geology and Environmental Science Associate Professor at Midwestern State University. She is deeply committed to training and educating future science teachers in geosciences\, earth system science\, and environmental observation techniques\, with an emphasis on the integration of field observations and geospatial technology. She also consults on teaching resource development with textbook companies and online teaching resource developers. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nEllen J. Foster is a professor of teacher education\, secondary program coordinator\, and executive director of the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi; a past president of NCGE; and GeoCamp Iceland four-time leader and 2023 alumni trip organizer. Dr. Foster taught geography for nine years in the greater San Antonio area before transitioning to higher education. \n  \n  \nJeff Lash is a professor of geography at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He is past president of NCGE and is a three time GeoCamp Iceland participant. \n  \n  \n  \nStephanie Shelton is a graduate of Longwood University\, 17-year veteran elementary educator in Virginia public schools\, NCGE member\, and 2022 GeoCamp Iceland and 2023 Alumni trip participant. \n  \n  \n  \nSuzanne Struve is a professor of geography at Blinn College in Bryan\, Texas. She attended 2021 GeoCamp Iceland and 2023 alumni trips.
URL:https://ncge.org/event/inspired-by-iceland-lessons-from-the-trip-that-changed-our-teaching/
LOCATION:Mission Palms Coference Room: Joshua Tree
CATEGORIES:Conference Sessions
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