GeoInquiries are easy-to-use instructional resources combining traditional social studies topics with interactive maps. Each of the 45 GeoInquiries has been developed & field-tested by educators. These 15-minute activities may be presented from a single computer/projector. No installation, fees, or logins are necessary. http://edcommunity.esri.com/Resources/Collections/geoinquiries
Back in the day hyperlinks took our breath away. Now we expect so much more from the World Wide Web. Online programs and tools have functions and capabilities that would have been beyond our imagine just a few years ago. Special thanks goes to all the dedicated educators who “seized the day”, or perhaps “seized […]
Enjoy an inspiring and educational afternoon with your whole family at the 2016 Spirited Stroll. Activities include music, presentations, nature activities for children, an ice cream social and, of course, a spirited stroll. During your stroll through this scenic cemetery you will pass 19 featured trees with guides stationed at each. The guides will explain […]
The Illinois Geographical Alliance (IGS) promotes geography in the State of Illinois. This year’s annual meeting will focus on the North Shore of Chicago with the theme of “Seven Wonders of the North Shore”. See quote below for a description of the conference from the IGS website. Then, of course, visit the website for more […]