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.
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