Here at the MGA, exams and papers have been marked, final grades posted, and we're heading outside to check the water temperature in the MGA swimming pool. We'll be pausing our monthly newsletters until August. If summer travel plans take you to an interesting place (either near or far from home), send us a photo (mga@missouri.edu) with a brief description of the image and where the photo was taken. We'll publish some of the best images in the August newsletter...and may even send you some MGA goodies for your trouble! Have a relaxing, fun, and geographically insightful summer!
Geospatial Workshop
July 21-26 Few spaces remain, so register soon if you plan to participate in the Geospatial Workshop.
Registration is now open for our Geospatial Workshop at Lincoln University in Jefferson City! Topics include introductions to Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones), Global Positioning Systems, and even Google Earth! Various classroom applications of geospatial technology for multiple grade levels and subjects are emphasized throughout the workshop.
All expenses are covered including ground transportation, room and board on the Lincoln University campus, as well as a stipend after successful completion of the workshop. Space is limited to 20 K-12 educators. To register, or for more information, contact Austen Dudenhoeffer at DudenhoefferA2@LincolnU.edu or 573-681-5155.
Missouri Giant Traveling Map Reservations--2019
Due to the loss in National Geographic Society funding, Big Map rental fees have changed. Non-profit organizations will be charged a flat fee of $125 to cover shipping (round-trip via FedEx) and handling. Maps can still be picked-up and returned to our University of Missouri office for a handling fee of $25. For-profit organizations should contact the MGA for pricing information. Handling fees will be used to maintain the Big Maps and the variety of geography education tools included in the Big Map containers. Maps can continue to be checked out for a two week period.
Join the Missouri Humanities Council and TeachingAmericanHistory.org for a one-day seminar on August 21 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. This workshop will be held at the National Archives in Kansas City, MO and will focus on the "Presidency of George Washington." Participants will learn how our first president established the office, dealt with challenges of governance and growing political parties, and set precedents that have lasted into our times. Lunch will be provided and a printed copy of the documents reader will be sent to all registrants in advance of the program. Missouri Humanities teacher workshops are free, although registration is required! Please register at least three weeks early (July 31) in order to ensure that you have a packet mailed to you. For more information, go to www.mohumanities.org/teacher-workshops or call 1-800-357-0909.
This Month's Geographic Fun Fact The Great Lakes are a significant geographic feature astride the U.S.-Canada border. Of the five bodies of water, only Lake Michigan is located entirely in the United States.
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