Make Time to Appreciate the Unmeasurable

There was an interesting article in the September 18 issue of the New York Times. It’s entitled GPS watch? No… Read more Make Time to Appreciate the Unmeasurable

Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill

Years ago I worked at a school that was very intentional about faculty members producing (and adhering to) very detailed… Read more Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill

A colleague of mine, who LOVES geocaching, shared a new global location/direction tool with me. It’s called What3Words. The founders… Read more What3Words: A Cool Classroom Activity!

Map projections is a tough concept to explore with students. The very idea of visible distortions in maps is often… Read more Hands-on Geography Activity: Understanding Map Projections

This year I was intentional and organized when it came to the first activity I assigned. I teach sixth, seventh,… Read more Three Cool Introduction Activities

I like to begin the school year with a review activity, focusing on map elements. Here’s how it works: Most… Read more 6th Grade Geography: First Day Activity

I can’t wait for the next school year to begin! Yes, yes, yes. I could have sat back and simply… Read more Happy New Year!

I just uploaded a post where I reflect on this closing school year. And now I’m posting about next school… Read more Don’t Let Next Year Happen to You: Set the Stage for a Successful School Year

As another school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey my family and I… Read more Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation

Here is a brief slide presentation on the concept and impact of globalization. Inside are links to readings and extension… Read more Globalization Google Slides Presentation