Is your child intrigued by maps? If they are, then they’re probably enjoying their social studies or history class quite a bit. If you’d like to pique their interest further, supplement their skills ...
This week’s question is: What are creative ways to teach geography? Geography is included among the many different classes I teach each year, so I’m always interested in learning about creative ...
Even a monochromatic Excel spreadsheet has a story to tell. Hidden within its rows and columns of data are narratives that might inform decision-making, illuminate trends or uncover injustice. The ...
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A common perception of geography is that it mainly involves the memorization of capitals, rivers and countries, but in the CSUN geography department, students and faculty view the discipline in a ...
“Without geography, you’re nowhere” is a quote by Jimmy Buffett, and it is so true. Learning geography is not just about memorising places on the map; it encompasses people, culture, economics, ...
Gautam Anand, a high school senior from Rochester, Minn., created the fast-growing game WorldGuessr to help people get a taste of life in other parts of the world—and, with more than 50,000 downloads ...
The 21st- century skills movement is making a push into the world of science and geography, with two organizations that support teaching in those subjects unveiling curriculum “maps” aimed at blending ...