Mom, Wife, Social Studies Teacher, Reader, Emerging Plant Lady. Working to build inclusive community, cultivate inquiry, and promote thoughtful citizenship.
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Hey #SCNAPHuG - This CityLab article presents a variety of #geospatial ata helping to illustrate the many complex causes of the wildfires now burning in the Amazon: The Burning of the Amazon, in 7 Maps and Graphs citylab.com/environment/2019…
Geography around the world and close to home. Thanks again to @SCNPetersen for his commitment to helping our students see the relevance of geography to their histories and lives today. Plus - another great example of #geospatialdata 🌎🌍🌏 – at Illinois, USA
THREAD: At the start of the school year in #scnaphug, our students, via survey, inform us where their grandparents are from, where their parents are from, as well as where they have personally traveled around the world. Using @GoogleMaps, we then display that information.
Hey #SCNAPHuG and @SCNPetersen - check out this real world application of #geospatialdata - the use of GPS trackers by athletic teams to improve practice and performance. startribune.com/gophers-usin…
Hey #SCNAPHuG - this is one of my favorite follows to help develop a spatial perspective. – at Illinois, USA
Hong Kong International Airport is located on Chek Lap Kok, an island in Hong Kong’s western waters. For the second day in a row, airport check-ins were suspended and dozens...See more here: bit.ly/2Z0oUpF /// #dailyoverview #aerialphotography #hongkongprotest #hongkong
The high school division of #TeamVDS is up and at'em! Ready for #d303firstday #WelcomeBack #RollStars
Hey #SCNAPHuG - #TeamVDS spent some time out and about exploring downtown St. Charles today. Have you visited and taken notes on the #CulturalLandscape yet? #TwoDaysLeft – at Illinois, USA
Hey #SCNAPHuG - a super interesting look at the #agriculturalpractice of transhumance in Spain - connections to development, technology, ecosystems, and culture, just to name a few! bbc.com/travel/story/2019071… via @BBC_Travel – at Iowa, USA
How to pass the long drive across Nebraska? Have @MrVHan1 explain the hay bailing process to you! 🌾🚜😊 – at Nebraska, USA
Hey #SCNAPHuG #muralhunting is one of my favorite urban pastimes. Check out some gorgeous, powerful local Chicago art. What stories do they tell? How do they shape your understanding of these urban spaces? #urbanart #culturallandscape – at South Elgin, IL
We’ve launched an effort to catalog and explain public street art in the region that’s led by @RobertHerguth. This story teases to a beautiful Sunday print edition and links to our murals section online. Thanks to @AliceBazerghi for the mapping tool! chicago.suntimes.com/murals-…
New hashtag, coming up! #SCNAPRes AP Research Training complete! So excited to bring this opportunity to our students and let them join the Academic conversation, pursuing their passion! 🤓🔍#GeekingOut #FindYourWhy #YoungResearchers – at Boca Ciega, FL
I love the student artwork creating a distinct cultural landscape at @my_bocaciega - amazing how they leave their imprint on the space!
Thank you @daneels_m for sharing your expertise with our teachers and facilitating these conversations and @IllinoisCivics for supporting this work!
Educators enrolled in the Social Studies Implementation course revisit, reflect upon, and refine their use of inquiry within the new Social Studies curriculum. They explore specialized topics and have an opportunity to refine their practice for the 2019-20 school year
#D303Learns
Hey #SCNAPSem today I visited my own "Gulf Motel" with @MrVHan1 - the site of the motel my grandparents used to manage on the Gulf of Mexico. Like Blanco, I was flooded with many emotions as the classic motel has been replaced with a modern resort.
Hey #SCNAPHuG Just finished listening to this podcast, a fascinating look at the use of space in Singapore, for both the living and the dead. Too many course concepts to count - check it out! @SCNPetersen
In 1959, after nearly a century and a half of British colonial rule, the people of Singapore took the first step toward their independence. They voted to run their own internal government. It was a joyous moment, but they inherited a difficult situation. 99percentinvisible.org/episo…
What a great opportunity for teachers to share their passion and learn from one another, alongside students! Thanks @SCNPetersen @MsBoyntonSCN and @scnebattaglia for being #lifelonglearners
Enjoyed the day in Chicago with @SCNPetersen & his students from #seminarChicago Visited the Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park, & the French Market! #starssupportstars Thanks to @scnebattaglia for going on the adventure too!
Another great day of learning with @daneels_m in support of inquiry through media and news literacy. Thanks, Mary Ellen and teachers for great resources and dialogue. #dontbestingy #d303learns #d303pride
