Overview An atlas can be more than a reference book. See how a student atlas can be a tool for developing the information literacies and analytic skills necessary to conduct geographic inquiries. Attendees will engage with instructional materials created for an atlas designed to align with 4th grade History-Social Studies standards in California. Through this […]
Overview Research underscores the empirical value of geography education, not just its intrinsic value. Participants in the research roundtable will meet to identify pathways for collaboration, sources of funding, and possibilities for the future of research in geography education. This session is supported by the American Association of Geographers’ (AAG) Geography Education Specialty Group. Session […]
Overview Every state has geographic standards that explore data, maps, and models. Geography standards ask you to analyze data, make a model, and explore patterns, but how do you know which type of model or map to use? This session will break down the types of data visualization and when you should use each type. […]
Overview In this lesson demonstration, we will (1) explore the origins of selected food crops using a free interactive online map, (2) investigate which countries are the largest producers of these food crops today, and (2) consider the spatial relationship between food origins and today’s largest producers. We will then discuss how variations of this […]
Overview This 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 […]
Overview According to the Pew Research Center, the Asian population in the United States nearly doubled from 2000 to 2019 and yet only about 24% of those surveyed felt well informed about AAPI history in this country. Many cite the internet or social media being the primary platform of information. Without a doubt, there is […]
Overview The international community of geography educators has developed a Handbook for Geography Education. The book is intended to present a broad overview of research and practices in geography education at primary and secondary levels and to summarize the current state of knowledge in this sub-discipline of geography. The Handbook is organized around five components: […]
Overview Join us for an exploration of world culture and geography with the MapMaker. We’ll discover the new features and functions of MapMaker as well as the hundreds of maps and data layers available. Educational resources focused on world cultures will also be shared to enhance your start with MapMaker. We’ll also discuss broad pedagogical […]
Overview Every human possesses a “sense of place,” subjective feelings and memories evoked by a geographic location. Both culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions. This is especially evident of sacred places where physical and human characteristics interact to give spiritual meaning and significance. This inquiry-based lesson explores sacred places from a […]
Overview The 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, and supporting the […]
Overview Discover 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. Session Focus Middle School/Junior High | Vocabulary, Image Analysis | ELLs | Curriculum and Instruction Conference Room Joshua Tree Meet the Presenter Dylan Kane is a […]
Overview This session will share a cross-cutting perspective connecting geographic skills with STEM through the NASA GLOBE program. We will focus on how GLOBE is being used to develop STEM understandings through geographic skills and a C3 focus. Session Focus Middle School/Junior High | STEM | Geospatial | Global Conference Room Colonnade Meet the Presenter […]
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