GeoFIT 2026: Living with Our Environment

Combines authentic activities and field presentation with experiences in classroom lectures, individual and group activities, computer-based exercises, and outdoor experiences. You are expected to be able to hike, bike and kayak to successfully participate in this class. You will transfer these exercises to practical classroom applications. The cost of the class is $100 which pays for the continuing education fee. The class is limited to 16 participants. To register online, contact Jeff Beck 701-240-9231 or email jeff.beck@minot.k12.nd.us.

Provides you with basic skills for interpreting remotely sensed images and their application to some of the North Dakota Common Core (K-12) standards for geography. These include G.6_12.3: analyze the unifying physical and human characteristics of a region and their formal and informal boundaries; and G.6_12.4: use geographic tools to locate both the absolute and relative location of places and regions around the world. In addition, the workshop will introduce you to forest resources and your role in the environment. There are three main learning objectives proposed for the remote sensing part of the workshop:

Objective 1: You will understand the importance of your roll in maintaining and sustaining our environment and its resources.

Objective 2: You will become familiar with i-Tree and Project Learning Tree and other imagery using tools.

Objective 3: You will design and share a lesson plan demonstrating some of the skills and tools used in the workshop relative to applicable North Dakota Common Core standards.