Thinking of incorporating more maps into your classroom, but don't have the time to find them? Perhaps you are looking for more activities to stimulate student learning. Maps are some of the most important tools for studying the world, but with increasing digitization of maps, they are everywhere and therefore, teachers need to be selective in what they use and how they use it. Teachers who use maps not only present visual information, but also give students tools to explore the past and come up with possible explanations of their own We will fuse both history and geography to present a bifocal view of the world. Please bring a computer as we explore numerous maps and activities teachers can use to help their students better understand geography and history. Audience: Teachers of grades 5 - 12. Bring Your Own Computer.