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Using a World of Apps to Challenge the Kids and Save your Mind

       Presented By: Adalia Davis - AP Human Geography
Thursday, December 5, 2013
4:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Description: Explore ways that mobile learning devices such as smartphones, iPods, and tablets can be incorporated into the geography classroom. There's a world of apps that can be used to improve spatial and data analysis skills as well as those that allow students to create and collaborate. In addition to sharing cool apps for geography this webinar will include several effective classroom management strategies that will save your sanity.


Physical Geography Part II - Factors that Affect Climate

          Presented By: Linda Hammon - AP Human Geography,
Adjunct Lecturer at Texas State University
  Thursday, December 12, 2013
4:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Description: Learning and using the acronym "LACEMOPS" will help your students understand the forces that create the climate of different locations/regions on earth.
 
Introduction to TAGE's Southeast Asia Modules

Presented By: Michelle Crane - TAGE Teacher Consultant  
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 
4:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Description: Southeast Asia is an incredibly fascinating and diverse region, which sometimes gets lost in the end-of-the-year rush. Explore this amazing region through six unit modules that provide an overview of the economic, physical, and cultural geography of the region and take a closer look at the impact of climate change, globalization, and environmental challenges in the region. Each module contains lesson plans, case studies, and a wealth of teaching resources that can be downloaded and used in your classroom. 
 
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Dr. Jeff Lash has created a series of maps as part of a larger project to make the assessment data for the world geography EOC widely available and to give public officials and school administrators a unique opportunity to make data-driven decisions.

This map displays the results of the spring 2012 STAAR World Geography end-of-course exam. Click in the map to explore results for selected student demographics and scales.

National Public Radio's Planet Money team followed the making of a T-shirt, from cotton fields to factories to container ships. The resource includes videos, brief articles, and graphs, all of which show comparisons to historical textile industry, the costs involved in making the t-shirt, and the people involved. Take a few minutes to watch Planet Money Makes A T-Shirt.
CTE TEKS Review - Includes GIS Course
Please see the message below and we strongly encourage you to apply. GIS is one of the courses that will be reviewed. Let us know if you have any further questions. 
 
Career and Technical Education (CTE) TEKS Review
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the State Board of Education's TEKS review committees for career and technical education (CTE). To express your interest in serving on a CTE TEKS review committee, please submit a completed application and attach a current r�sum�. Please visit the TEA website at  http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769807883 for an application and for more information. Nominations to the TEKS review committees are expected to be announced in spring 2014. Applications are due no later than January 10. 
2014 Choices Institutes
Among other resources, Choices offers a range of professional development opportunities designed to support teachers as they implement our resources in their classrooms. Many of our Texas teachers have participated in these summer institutes, and we hope that you consider these opportunities as well.

2014 Summer Leadership Institute

July 7-11, 2014
Content Focus: New Choices curriculum unit on modern Turkey

 

2014 Choices Geography Institute

June 24-27, 2014
Content Focus: China on the World Stage