MapMaker, developed by ESRI and National Geographic, continues to evolve! Join us to see the latest updates. Explore how your students can gain an understanding of the world’s most crucial issues, challenges, and historical context of place.
Importance of Developing Your Students’ Use of Data and Map Skills
Newer technologies make map reading easier for students and adults alike! Having digital maps at their fingertips, our students may question traditional mapping activities or lessons. There are a few ways educators can implement engaging mapping skill practice for learners and integrate technologies at the same time.
Encouraging Student Engagement for All Learners
Student engagement is a crucial factor in academic success and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Engagement inspires students to practice and acquire the skills they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom. Research has demonstrated that engaged students tend to achieve higher academic performance, exhibit better retention rates, and cultivate strong communication skills. However, without adequate support and resources, students may become disinterested, or frustrated along the way. Through the implementation of interactive and hands-on activities and strategies, educators can create dynamic and meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity, promote self-discovery, and ultimately enhance academic achievement and success.
Enhancing Cybersecurity: Harness the Potential of AI to Defend Against Cyber Threats
Across industries, but especially in cybersecurity, the capabilities of AI stretch the imagination as to what it can do today and in the future. Should we run in fear of AI—or do we embrace it as a powerful new tool? How can we rein in AI to better serve our purposes? In this session, we will explore how AI works, how it can be effectively taught and responsibly used by high school students, and its applications in the field of cybersecurity.
Soft Skills for Success in Work and Life
Join us for an engaging webinar focused on the importance of employability skills, commonly known as “executive or soft skills,” and their impact on professional success. We’ll delve into the employability challenges that students face as they enter the workforce and explore valuable resources to help you seamlessly integrate soft skills into your curriculum.
The Importance of Differentiation and Scaffolding in K-12 Education
In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting the varied needs of their students. Differentiation and scaffolding are two instructional strategies that work together to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Scaffolding provides temporary support to help students reach their learning goals, while differentiation tailors instruction to meet individual needs…
Take & Teach Lesson: National Geographic American Government | The Struggle for Voting Rights
Explore the evolving story of democracy in action through this lesson on the struggle for voting rights in the United States. Using primary sources, timelines, and classroom discussions, students examine how voting rights have expanded—and been restricted—throughout U.S. history.
Take & Teach Lessons: National Geographic U.S. History America Through the Lens | Women Fight for Rights
Explore the powerful stories of women who led the fight for suffrage and social justice during the Progressive Era.
Take & Teach Lesson: National Geographic American Government | Separation of Powers
Help students unpack one of the Constitution’s most enduring principles: the separation of powers. This engaging lesson guides learners through the structure of the United States government, exploring how power is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches—and why that matters.
Take & Teach Lessons: National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration | Preserving Cultural Heritage, Queens of Egypt
Step into the world of ancient Egypt through the stories of its powerful female rulers—from Nefertari to Cleopatra. This lesson invites students to explore how queens shaped Egypt’s political and religious life, while also examining the lasting legacy of their leadership through art, architecture, and primary sources.