Illinois Geographic Alliance’s Summer 2017 Workshops

Geographic Thinking in Action: Using Maps and Other Primary Sources in the Elementary School Classroom

The IL Geographic Alliance invites you to attend one of its two-day workshops to:

• Learn about programs and resources available from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Program and the Illinois Geographic Alliance, a member of the National Geographic Network of Alliances for Geographic Education
• Examine K-5 national and Illinois geography standards for learning (new Illinois standards effective 1/2016)
• Explore geographical and historical thinking
• Discuss strategies to help develop student’s critical thinking and inquiry skills
• Work with experienced educators, geographers, and historians
• Analyze maps and primary documents using both geographical and historical thinking tools and techniques
• Receive a variety of resources and materials ready for immediate classroom use
• Earn Professional Development hours (at no out-of-pocket cost)

For information and registration visit iga.illinoisstate.edu.