K-12 TEACHER RESOURCES
Includes 75 pages of maps and graphs created from data compiled by a variety of sources and covering both physical and human landscapes, 67 photographic images displaying scenes from throughout the state, and 2 tables of population and agricultural data. In addition, the authors have included a number of suggested classroom activities to enhance student learning experiences. Most recent updates: Oct. 2004.
Colorado's Geography: Mapping Our Past
A set of Internet-mapping activities aimed at grades 4-8, in which elementary and middle-grades students learn about Colorado’s history and geography using teacher-designed worksheets to map Colorado’s climate, landforms, economic activities, and other topics.
Geographic Inquiry into Global Issues was developed at the Center for Geography Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The National Science Foundation provided the funds, with A. David Hill as the Project Director. The modules were drafted by teachers and scholars and then tested in classrooms throughout the United States. In the original publication, teachers received a classroom set of Student Data Books and one binder that contained the Teacher's Guide and supporting materials. Professor Hill recently secured permission to distribute the modules free of charge to anyone who can use them for educational purposes. Staff members at the University of Northern Colorado scanned every module and map and created PDF files that were later compressed to reduce the file size. Special thanks go to Amanda Livingston who worked tirelessly to scan thousands of pages, Elizabeth Buller, and Kristen Kanoff for helping to make this possible.
Learning about Soils, Biomes and Climates
A set of internet mapping activities designed for secondary geography in which students work with maps and compare world climates and biomes (vegetation regions) to general patterns of soil fertility.
The University of Northern Colorado offers a special program of professional development for secondary geography teachers.
Colorado Geographic Alliance is now housed at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
