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246 Geographic information systems (gis) Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use resources such as the National Geographic magazine feature Africa MegaFlyover to find out more about how GIS is used. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use GIS and GPS technology to evaluate, research, locate, and recommend where a new park should be located that benefit the community. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students define and outline their neighborhoods using GIS (geographic information systems) or a regional map and relate their neighborhoods to the principles of Smart Growth. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students examine the frequency and distribution of earthquake epicenters and compare these epicenters to the distribution of plate boundaries and cities. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students develop a realistic plan for designing and constructing a naturalized garden for their school's property. They become familiar with testing equipment for abiotic factors and geographic information systems and their uses. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the significance of marine benthic habitats and how they can be mapped and monitored. They participate in a class lecture and discussion, complete a worksheet, and retrieve and analyze data using a geographic information system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to GIS and GPS systems. Using the software, they practice using them and downloading data from the software to maps. They discuss if society is better off after having this new technology. They also analyze location and direction to develop mental maps. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to and become familiar with the GPS units. They explore how to operate the units and become aware of the many uses of these instruments. Students begin to realize the importance of such technology in our society and world. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the use of Global Positioning System, waypoints and how GPS units can help them determine absolute and relative location. They complete a role playing scenario to find a treasure using the Global Positioning system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct activities to discover how to utilize maps, compasses, geographic information systems, and global positioning systems by geo-referencing tree locations. On a field trip they use the tools to collect the coordinates of trees they hvve identified. Full Review »
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