If you've taught introduction to geography for any length of time, you've met the misconception. Ask a student what geography is, and you'll often get one of two answers: it's about maps and mountains, or it's about people and cities. Rarely do students arrive already understanding that geography is really about the space where those two things meet — physical processes and human decisions, constantly shaping each other. I designed a lesson to sit right in that gap, and after

A couple of weeks ago, I organized a field trip to an Indian restaurant in Ningbo, for high school students from Grades 9 to 12. On the surface, it was a restaurant visit. But in practice, it was a larger project that used food as a lens for history, geography, culture, and human connection. I’ve always loved food — not just eating it, but thinking about it. When I lived in Bogotá, I even started a small business focused on Indian food. It involved catering, delivery, and c

As a child, I loved reading Choose Your Own Adventure books. They were exciting ways to take control of a story and discover how...

Summer holidays are over and we head back to school next week. I am excited to start this new academic year because I’ll be returning to...