Map-Based Teaching Strategies for the U.S. History Classroom with the General Land Office - 35055

Participants will learn how to integrate historical and GIS maps from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) collections into classroom learning with a focus on US History. Those new to teaching, or those who would like to expand their students’ engagement with maps, will especially benefit. Where practicable, maps relevant to Metroplex and the wider region will be showcased.

Schedule & Location
7/24/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
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Audiences
Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - Special Education
Objectives
Educators attending the session will integrate historical and GIS maps into lesson plans, focusing on Texas History using resources from the Texas General Land Office collections.
Session 62334
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Seats Left 19
T-TESS 1.4,2.2,3.1,4.3

Registration Deadline 7/24/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 03:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Lila Rakoczy Texas GLO


Crystal Klose

For assistance contact:

Crystal Klose
Instructional Content Coach
cklose@esc11.net
(817) 740-7578

Jana Herrera

For assistance contact:

Jana Herrera

JHerrera@esc11.net