Category: cross-curricular integration
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Safaris, Trash and Adventure: GeoTech 2010
Don’t be fooled by the conference title! It’s not just about geography and technology. GeoTech is an opportunity to expand your horizons. It doesn’t matter what you teach, because you WILL find something for you! I’m a thinker, something that was a problem in the 4th grade…accused of daydreaming, but as an educator has served… Read more
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Sketch-A-Map and 20 Minute GIS Presentations- Ready!
Thanks for everyone who supported our efforts! Great crowds at all the sessions! The pdfs and resources are ready for you to download. See you at the next GeoTech! http://www.barbareeduke.com/downloads/downloads.htm#GeoTech_2010 http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Sketch-A-Map in the Classroom-Part 3: Math in English Class?
I love surprising my students with facts and trivia that will make curricular elements stick with them. Previously, I discussed using place as proof and analyzing water resources. What about breaking the stereotype that if you’re good at English then you can’t do math! The students I tutor in Algebra are always surprised that I “can… Read more