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.
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
Fee
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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

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

For assistance contact:
Jana Herrera
JHerrera@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 7/24/2025 9:00 am
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