Events
When: July 13-14, 2010
Where: Minot
The North Dakota Geographic Alliance and its partner, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, sponsor “Ag in the Classroom,†a program that offers teachers the opportunity to witness and experience our state’s number one industry, agriculture. Teachers visit farms and ranches to get a broad look at the farming process, from walking next to a giant combine to shoeing horses, milking cows and sheering sheep. They learn about the latest advances and innovations in farming as well as tour many agri-business businesses, meat packing plants, and manufacturers.
The purpose of the program is to give teachers first-hand experiences they can share with students. This continuing education class is offered to teachers in any curriculum area at every grade level. As a result of this two-day farm and agriculture-related tour, it is exciting to see educators spread the word about the importance of agriculture by talking about real experiences in their classrooms and preparing similar ones for their students!
This year’s tour will be to area small farms July 13-14. To request a registration form or more information please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at 858-3063 or 1-800-235-1948, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (838-6835 or 721-6248).
Presented by: Lori Gibson
When: July 12-13, 2010
Where: Wahpeton, ND
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When: June 15-16, 2010
Where: Medora
How and why the Badlands are one of the most memorable spots in North America is explored in the Teacher Summer Institute. The North Dakota Teacher Education Coalition once again will bring a professional development opportunity to the western reaches of North Dakota as educators spend two wonderful days exploring the nature, history, and culture of the Badlands. The workshop will combine history and lore of the early people with the latest in technology, as teachers will document their knowledge for classroom use. The wonders of Theodore Roosevelt Park, above and below the ground, the tribal history and the history of the coming of the non-indigenous population will be a showcase for studies in art, geography, geology, wildlife management and land management. Remote access will bring the Knife River Indian villages to the participants. Monty Yellowbird and Keith Bear will share their heritage through drawings and song. Coalition members from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, Knife River Indian Villages National Park, North Dakota Forest Service, NDSU K-20 Technology, North Dakota Geographic Alliance, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota, along with professionals from Theodore Roosevelt National Park will share their expertise. The workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at the DeMores School in Medora on Tuesday and ends at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Contact Marilyn Snyder at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
When: June 7-11, 2010
Where: Williston
“Fur, Food, Fuel, Future…Economic Geography” Hop on Amtrak! Get in your car! Rush to Williston! Join K-12 teachers for a good look at what’s going on in the western region of our state!! We will explore geography, geology and history of fur trade that led to settlement, that gave way to advances in transportation, technology, and communications that brought us to where we are today…..Rockin’ on the Bakken!! In addition to two days in the oil fields, this POWER-packed adventure will take you on daily field trips to explore a national park, historic forts, oil work over rig, and much more. Williston State College, June 7-11. Three semester hours. To request a registration form or more information please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, ND, at 858-3063 or 1-800-235-1948, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (838-6835 or 721-6248).
Credit Options include:
Option #1: ED 500 Minot State University
Option #2: ED 600 North Dakota State University (S/U or letter grade)
Option #3: GEOG 900 University of North Dakota (S/U or letter grade)
Option #4: Ed 592 Special Topics: Geography Minot State University (Call 701-858-3989 to enroll)
Presented by: Lori Gibson
When: June 3-4; 7-8, 2010
Where: Bismarck, ND
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