Mappy Hour: Maps We Love is a BYOM (Bring Your Own Map) show‑and‑tell for map enthusiasts of all kinds. Bring a favorite map: beautiful, curious, meaningful, or just plain fun, and share why you love it with fellow cartophiles. Enjoy conversation, storytelling, and a drink as we celebrate the maps that inspire us. No expertise required, […]
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Ride along with World Traveler Dana Zaiser of Norton, MA as we travel through the famous Amazon Rain Forest and the Brazilian City of Manaus. During this fascinating hour-long PowerPoint presentation, you will learn about life along the Rio Nigro, one of the major tributaries of the Amazon River. Take a tour of the […] |
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2026 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP #1: Critical Generative AI Literacies and the Geography Classroom Location: Zoom (Link will be emailed one day prior to the workshop.) Overview: A collaboration between Illinois Geographic Alliance and Geographic Society of Chicago, this virtual workshop will provide critical Generative AI literacy skills for geography and social studies educators through short presentations combined with structured activities, […] |
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Bring your team (up to 6 players per group) and put your geographic knowledge to the test against local geoscientists and fellow trivia enthusiasts. Whether you’re a map lover, a globe-trotter, or just in it for the fun, this is a great chance to enjoy a night out with the GSC community. Clear your schedule […] |
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2026 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP #2: Mapping for Your Curriculum: MapMaker, GeoInquiries, and Other Pre-Designed Lessons Location: Zoom (Link will be emailed one day prior to the workshop.) Overview: A collaboration between Illinois Geographic Alliance and Geographic Society of Chicago, this virtual workshop will introduce participants to easy-to-use, pre-designed lessons that incorporate online mapping suitable for the classroom. The workshop will […] |
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2026 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP #3: Teaching with Living Atlas Location: Zoom (Link will be emailed one day prior to the workshop.) Overview: ESRI’s Living Atlas of the World contains online maps, apps, and data layers that you and your students can use for free and without a log-in. A collaboration between Illinois Geographic Alliance and Geographic Society of Chicago, this […] |
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