Geography
Teachers Explore Ways to Use GPS Technology
Submitted by David Bailor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:16pmGeospatial technology has great potential for teaching geography concepts. This study describes how K-12 teachers implemented GPS and geocaching interdisciplinary activities into their lessons. Implications of geospatial technology are discussed. The researcher will provide examples of GPS and geocaching activities as a model for using geospatial technologies to engage learners.
Time:
Sat, 12/03/2011 - 9:15am - 10:15am
Presenters:
James N. Oigara, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
Room:
149A
A "GPS Toolkit" to Guide Your Social Studies Teaching
Submitted by David Bailor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:08pmG=Geography
P=Primary Sources
S+Strategies
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Time:
Fri, 12/02/2011 - 4:20pm - 5:15pm
Presenters:
Ruth King, Cedar Ridge Elementary School, Pleasant Grove, UT
Room:
149A
“Rivers of Opportunity- The Diverse Dimensions of Africa’s Landscape”
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:34pm"Principles of Adult Learning Theory strategies that blend interactive, audience driven, and entertaining education are demonstrated through the interdependence of Africa’s diverse geographical landscape and socio-economic/socio-cultural development . "
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Time:
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Presenters:
"Corey Staten, Atumpan-The Talking Drums; LaQuita Staten, Atumpan-The Talking Drums"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
931
MAPS: Mnemonics Are Powerful Strategies! Remembering the 50 States
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:34pmDid you know the MVP states protect the NEW states? Where are the COW states? Come and learn many fun strategies to assist your students in remembering the USA.
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Time:
Fri, 12/04/2015 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Presenters:
"Robin Kapavik, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
900
Methods Classes Mixed! A Thematic Approach: Teaching Initial Certification Students.
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:34pmHigher Education Faculty will learn how four Methods Instructors collaborated on a unit on geography to model for students thematic instruction.
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Time:
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters:
"Evelyn Spratt, PhD, The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Sister Bridget Connor, SSND, The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Betty Kansler, The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Lisa Pallett, The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
789
Care about our future? Strategies for teaching economics and eco-justice.
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:33pm"With the scarcity of natural resources becoming an increasingly pressing global problem, the presentation will provide and discuss lesson plans to help educators teach economics in an ecojustice context."
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Time:
Fri, 12/04/2015 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Presenters:
"Hubert Huang, The Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Lawrence, York Suburban Senior High School"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
672
" Going Beyond ""Just Good Teaching"" for ELLs: Some Classroom Examples"
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:33pm“Just good teaching” (JGT) does not suffice in helping close the achievement gap for ELLs. Examples from geography lessons of going beyond JGT to help ELLs achieve will be shared.
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Time:
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters:
"Margarita Jimenez-Silva, "
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
622
Using GPS Technology and Geocaching to Teach Social Studies Curriculum
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:32pmThe study focuses on mentoring pre-service teachers to use Global Positioning System (GPS) and geocaching activities to engage students in learning process.Participants learned important skills including map-reading and GPS navigation.
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Time:
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm
Presenters:
"James Oigara, 2001"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
146
Making Social Studies Time Count with our Elementary Students
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:32pmLearn to incorporate Notable Trade Books across the curriculum and develop creative hands-on activities as well.
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Time:
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 4:20pm - 5:15pm
Presenters:
"Cynthia Rickman, Ki-Be Elementary School"
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
90
Social Studies and Science- A Match Made on Earth
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:32pm"Intertwining Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science concepts empowers students to apply the study of landforms, watersheds, and the economics of land use to their community, region, or state. "
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Time:
Fri, 12/04/2015 - 9:15am - 10:15am
Presenters:
"Susan Bardenhagen, "
Room:
Convention Center 2nd Level
session id:
96
