Kurt Johnson
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Kurt is a 15-year teaching veteran who got his classroom start as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal. Currently teaching internationally, Kurt has taught in the U.S., Turkey, Singapore, India and Indonesia. Kurt has presented internationally on multidisciplinary education, problem-based learning, and using games in the classroom.
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NFL Map - United States Geography
Students will examine US geography through the lens of the National Football League. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 32 NFL franchises are based. Students will then color-code their maps to represent how the NFL has organized these 32 teams into two conferences and eight divisions. A series of questions based upon the NFL's organization follows, including an opportunity to improve upon the geographic proximity of teams b
5th - 9th
Geography, U.S. History
MLB Map - United States Geography
Students will examine US geography through the lens of Major League Baseball. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 30 MLB franchises are based. Students will then color-code their maps to represent how the MLB has organized these 30 teams into two leagues and six divisions. A series of questions based upon MLB's organization follows, including an opportunity to improve upon the geographic proximity of teams by suggesting a ne
5th - 9th
Geography, U.S. History
NBA Map - United States Geography
Students will examine US geography through the lens of the National Basketball Association. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 30 NBA franchises are based. Students will then color-code their maps to represent how the NBA has geographically organized these 30 teams into two conferences and six divisions. A series of questions based upon this organization follows the mapwork.
The sports culture hook of this lesson provi
5th - 8th
Geography, U.S. History
Aesop's Fables from Ancient Greece - Make a Comic
Note: The bitstrip website is no longer active which is why this lesson plan is now free. Here are a few other options for comic strip-makers that appear to be free for students/educators if you still want to give is a try: https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/ https://www.pixton.com/Students will briefly examine Aesop, fables, and morals (to the story) before being directed to a website with all of Aesop's Fables. Students will then choose one that resonates with them before using www.b
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Creative Writing, Social Studies
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Experience
Kurt is a 15-year teaching veteran who got his classroom start as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal. Currently teaching internationally, Kurt has taught in the U.S., Turkey, Singapore, India and Indonesia. Kurt has presented internationally on multidisciplinary education, problem-based learning, and using games in the classroom.
Teaching style
With an undergraduate degree in biology combined with Masters degrees in both secondary education and international development, Kurt combines his educational background with his personal interests and experiences to help shape his approach in the classroom. Certified in both social studies and science, Kurt often bring the two subjects together in an interdisciplinary approach. Frequently engaging students through the use of online games and simulations, Kurt often uses the methodology of both project- and problem-based learning styles.
My own education history
B.A., Biology, University of Virginia
M.Ed., Secondary Education, University of New Mexico
M.S., International Development, Tulane University
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