Overview In this webinar, experts from iScore5 will demonstrate innovative approaches, including being a windshield geographer. Presenters will demonstrate how teachers can uncover and highlight geographic concepts embedded in everyday surroundings through their own (or even students') photographs of the local landscape using CED Skill 4 Source Analysis and qualitative data. This method not only […]
Overview Participants will take part in gamified climate education activities and discuss how gamification is being used in the classroom. About the Presenter Ruth Ohaka is Masters of Geography student at the University of Northern Iowa and former classroom teacher. Access the Webinar #member only access | Join Webinar Here Not yet a member? More […]
Overview This 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 experience social and environmental activism in the Middle East by focusing on three case studies that they can then use with […]
Overview Dr. Lu will discuss global population trends with correlations to the AP Human Geography CED. However, this presentation is great for all teachers of Geography at all levels! About the Presenter Max Lu is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences, Kansas State University. His research interests include population migration, regional […]
Discussion Topic Engaging Activities for a Strong Start About the Facilitators Robert Mayfield works at Ripon High in Northern California as an AP Human Geography teacher, TOSA, and Social Studies Department Chair. He has presented at EdTech conferences like SPARCC, Google Camp, EduProtocols Worldwide, and Spring CUE. Mayfield also collaborated with his county on […]
Summary Tips and Tricks from classroom teachers on how to use the Bell Ringers in your AP Human Geography class. Bellringers can also be used in any on-level World Geography course. About the Presenters Laura Kmetz currently teaches AP Human Geography, AP Psychology and Sociology. She is the lead APHG teacher in Dallas ISD and […]
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, […]
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 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 and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America, understand the cultural pressures and contributions of Jewish Americans, and grapple with the repercussions of the […]
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 is a lifelong geographer who conducts faculty development workshops, serves on the Esri Education team, served as NCGE president, and teaches in a variety of […]
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 document and share critical environmental and social issues. She will share her research and filming experiences in South Africa, Namibia, and Palestine, documenting systems of […]
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 FRQ task verbs and an overview of the exam itself. About the Presenter Jaela Vazquez leads AP Human Geography classes at Coral Reef Senior High […]
