The Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education is a group of educators who advocate for geographic literacy. The mission of the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education is to be the premier collaborative organization on the forefront of geographic education by providing resources for teachers and opportunities for networking and experiences that motivate and inspire teachers for the benefit of students.

Members receive announcements via the MAGE NEWSFLASH; a periodic email notification which broadcasts information about FREE or low-cost opportunities for Geography Institutes and Workshops (with graduate credit or CEUs), and opportunities for receiving free or low cost teaching materials. MAGE is led by Coordinator David A. Lanegran with a Steering Committee comprised of educators from around the State of Minnesota.

  • Noteworthy

    Visit Fred’s Finds, an archive of useful geographic websites. Compiled by Fred Kunze, an educator with over thirty years of experience, Fred’s Finds are emailed monthly to educators via the MAGE listserv. Join MAGE to receive this monthly email and also information on upcoming professional development opportunities, resources, and student enrichment programs.




Middle School Round Table
Various locations and dates Middle School teachers are invited to discuss and share ideas for teaching both physical and cultural Geography in a middle school world regional course. Learn More ...
 
GEOFEST Minnesota
SAVE THE DATE -- October 12, 2013, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN   This workshop is considered the premier professional development event Minnesota for K-12 Geography educators.  Here is what previous participants had to say:
"Thank you so much for the invigorating programs and great variety"! (Teacher, St John the Baptist, New Brighton)
"Many of today’s programs were very interesting and insightful; I have gained a lot of knowledge about the expanding world of geography in the classroom". (Student Teacher, U of M)
 
Summer Geography Institutes
Each summer MAGE offers numerous geography summer institutes. For more information visit http://lt.umn.edu/mage/teacher-workshops/
 

  • RSS National Geographic

    • Back from the Bayou May 24, 2013
      by Jessica Shea “Everyone comes back from the field with a different story,” said John Francis, National Geographic Vice President of Research, Conservation and Exploration. Francis helped wrap-up the closing […] […]
    • What Obesity Epidemic? May 24, 2013
      HEALTH What Obesity Epidemic? The message that thinner = better just seems intuitive, doesn’t it? The health risks of being “overweight” are not at all clear. But the discrimination is. […] […]
    • The Great Nature Project May 23, 2013
      National Geographic invites you to share pictures of plants and animals from your world with the whole world. Last night, National Geographic received the 2013 Risorgimento Award from Destination Imagination, […] […]
    • Portland Voters Reject Fluoridation, Again May 23, 2013
      HEALTH Portland Voters Reject Fluoridation, Again For the fourth time since 1956, residents of Portland, Oregon, have rejected a measure to add fluoride to the city’s water supply. This leaves […] […]




Lesson Warehouse
Lessons in our online warehouse have been developed through MAGE sponsored workshops and institutes. They are indexed according to the Minnesota Academic Standards in History and Social Studies benchmarks and also by topics/subject (grade levels). Check out the Minnesota Academic Standards in History and Social Studies

Student Enrichment
Each year MAGE sponsors, supports, and participates in numerous programs designed for students in grades K-12. Participation in these programs provides teachers and students with opportunities to share what they have learned, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation for geography and the nature of our world. MAGE encourages participation in any or several of these valuable programs. Click on the links to the right to learn more about individual program opportunities. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us via email at mage@macalester.edu. more ...