Students see the same maps year after year in their classrooms. The variety of maps in the world is far greater than what the average student is exposed to in school. When students only see one view …
Geography
Geography for Kids: 12 Creative Ways To Teach Geography Skills To Kids
Geography is more than just knowing your state capitals; it is how we conceptualize the world around us. Geography for kids goes beyond memorizing the names of places. When you teach geography well, …
Are Map Skills Dead? A Compelling Argument for Teaching about the Compass
As map technology has improved and paper maps have been brought to the brink of extinction, many people have questioned the relevance of teaching map skills. The compass rose has been victim to this …
Let’s Talk about Immigration in the Classroom: What, Why, & How?
Talking about immigration can feel really hard. It is a word that is even difficult to define because there is no single story that explains the experiences of an immigrant. This article shares some …