GEOG 1113L: Introduction to Landforms Lab
Instructor of record | Fall 2021
Laboratory for Introduction to Landforms, Geog-1113L, classifies, and critically analyzes major types of land surfaces to understand its past, present, and future geographic characteristics. Students learn to interpret air photos, satellite imagery, topographic maps, and study the relationships between landforms and other phenomena within North America and across the world. My responsibilities include from designing the syllabus and individual lab coursework to conducting weekly lab lectures, demonstrating workflows, grading and providing feedback to a class of 20 students.
Students created memes and haikus on topics they found interesting in this class. Check out some of their work here.
Laboratory for Introduction to Landforms, Geog-1113L, classifies, and critically analyzes major types of land surfaces to understand its past, present, and future geographic characteristics. Students learn to interpret air photos, satellite imagery, topographic maps, and study the relationships between landforms and other phenomena within North America and across the world. My responsibilities include from designing the syllabus and individual lab coursework to conducting weekly lab lectures, demonstrating workflows, grading and providing feedback to a class of 20 students.
Students created memes and haikus on topics they found interesting in this class. Check out some of their work here.
GEOG 1125: Resources, Society & the Environment
Instructor of record | Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Summer 2021
After serving as a teaching assistant for two semesters in 2019, I taught the online version and the regular in-person-hybrid model of this course during the Summer and Fall semesters as the lead instructor. I designed the course syllabus, assignments, and exams to cover foundational concepts in environmental geography and sustainability. While also encouraging students to use a critical lens in understanding environmental issues and an evidence based approach to problem solving in conservation. My responsibilities include conducting semi-weekly lectures, designing course material to incorporate experiential learning exercises or group assignments to develop a collaborative working environment, as well as grading and providing feedback to students (26 to 87 students depending on the semester of instruction).
Mangrove Lesson Planning kit
I've prepared a simple (not very fact heavy but still challenges students to think and reflect) lesson plan suitable for elementary students (Grade 1-6). The lesson kit includes a presentation alongwith three activities. Such as a mapping activity to understand the geographic location of mangrove forests, a playground activity that will help students understand the tangled root structure of these forests which plays a unique role in trapping sediments and protecting our shoreline, and a classroom flashcard game which will help enhance student vocabulary on some of the plant's ecological adaptations along with the threats facing this ecosystem. If you wish to try this lesson plan in your classroom, please leave a message here and I'll be happy to send it along. I'd also love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this lesson plan, especially if you tried it with your class.
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Skype A Scientist
Skype a scientist matches scientists with classrooms. Students get an opportunity to (virtually) meet and talk to real scientists and learn all about their work. It's an amazing opportunity to share your research with students, and hopefully also inspire them in pursuing careers in science. I've skyped with classrooms in the past and hoping to participate with more classrooms this summer.
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