Geographic Resources & Ideas: May 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Space avail for Geo-Spatial and Geographic inquiry modules

Hi All as it happens there are a few spaces available for the May 28^th and May 29^th Geo- spatial technology and Geographic Inquiry learning modules:

Location Cedarbrae C.I.

See below

Using Geotechnologies (Geo-visual and Geo-analytical) with the New Notebooks Gr7-12 / T&L-SWSH –

Grade 7-12 Geography teachers are invited to a 2 session module to train, and support curriculum, using geotechnologies

to enhance the geographic Inquiry process. This two day workshop will be focused on and using the new TDSB notebooks.

Particular attention will be placed on teaching /learning strategies, the thinking concepts in the new geography curriculum,

the role of problem based learning to create authentic learning opportunities plus, assessment (as, for, and of learning).

(there is an expectation that teachers commit to the entire cycle of sessions)

The Two sessions will include:

• Training in a range of geo-visual and geo -analytical tools including ArcGIS, ArcGIS online, and Google Earth

• Explore various planning and Teaching learning strategies to support effective geographic Inquiry as spelled out in the new

curriculum

• Deconstruct effective lessons and begin to co-plan specific lessons with a focus on problem based learning and authentic

tasks

• Use field studies including GPS, photo capture and Geographic inquiry methods

Teaching and Learning will pay for two days of release. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register on Key to Learn.

After registration you will be emailed with your release code and further details.

http://zweblms/keytoLearnStaff/Register/index.asp?courseid=515004

You must go to this link and register for the days . the supply code for the day is #37. . Check for signs when you arrive at the school.

Mark Lowry

Geography and Geotechnologies Instructional Leader

Social World Studies and Humanities

Toronto District School Board

1 Civic Centre Court

Toronto , On ,M9C 2B3

Tel; (416) 394-7269

Cell; (416) 576-4515

Fax; (416) 394-6420

http://tdsbweb/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=63&menuid=63&pageid=63

http://geographysites.blogspot.ca/

twitter @geogmark

Friday, May 10, 2013

TGTA Rouge Vallley June 12 event

You are invited to the annual Toronto Geography Teachers Association Social

@ The Rouge Valley

www.rougepark.com

Pearse House/Rouge Valley Conservation Centre

1749 Meadowvale Road at Zoo Road

map on next page

Wed. June 12^th, 2013

@ 4:30pm

$5 for tour (pay at event)

RSVP to Dimitra Tsanos by June 6^th

dimitra.tsanos@tdsb.on.ca

Schedule

4pm – meet at Pearce house with hike leader

4:10-6pm - guided hike and interpretation

Dress for the outdoors! (sunscreen , hat & hiking shoes)

Meeting Point for Vista and Orchard Trails:
Roadside parking area near Pearse House/Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, 1749 Meadowvale Road at Zoo Road - follow signs for Rouge Valley Conservation Centre

Driving north on Meadowvale: head north past Sheppard, and take the ramp leading to Toronto Zoo. As the ramp approaches traffic lights, the road divides. Take the right divide, and drive into the open parking area.
Driving south on Meadowvale: follow signs for Toronto Zoo main parking, taking a ramp leading to an overpass. Turn left to take the overpass, past the traffic lights and into the open parking area.

Parking is free. Porta Pottie is at the Orchard/Cedar trailhead, a 16 minute return walk from the meeting point. All walks will pass this porta pottie on the way out or on the way back.

PLEASE: use the roadway parking, and not the small lot set aside for the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre staff and volunteers.

TTC: Bus 85 (from Don Mills Subway or Rouge Hill GO Station) or 86 (from Kennedy Subway) via Toronto Zoo. Please check TTC seasonal schedules for these routes to help plan your journey, as branches and days of service change. Once you are heading up Meadowvale on your bus, get off at the stop up the ramp off Meadowvale before the traffic lights (i.e. before the bus turns to go to the Zoo itself). Walk east about 1 minute to see the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre/Pearse House.