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246 Geographic information systems (gis) Lesson Plans
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- Grade Range
- 11th
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Students complete OAGEE Geo-Kit activity. They define and discuss ecological integrity and how it applies to Canada's National Parks. They research ecozone for a national park and use that information to complete a poster. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate knowledge of new innovations in agriculture. They determine legal land descriptions, calculate land area and convert measurements. Students complete a topographical survey. They identify GPS and GIS uses and components. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the Eastern South Dakota land formations created during glacial/ice age period. Using a GPS/GIS they plot points on and around Spirit Mound to show the different elevations and contours left behind by glacial melting in order to create their own topographic maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students use GPS to apply it to GIS using Arc View software to map to measure the area of tracts of land. They measure the school grounds and buildings to support essential questions. Students analyze geometric figures from a variety of perspectives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students write a creative story utilizing the use of a GPS. Students read a mystery where a GPS provides them with important location information and clues. Students write a creative story using a combination of plot, character and setting envelopes they find as they discover clues. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students identify available, outdoor recreational facilities and potential business opportunities that could be used to prepare a marketing presentation to the various communities and Chamber of Commerce. They make use of available technologies and show other students and community leaders that there are new technologies available that can assist them in making marketing decisions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the concept of species habitats and ranges. They introduced to ArcView GIS as a tool for mapping. Pupils use query data for species withina county, elevation, range, rivers and streams, land cover, and etc. They make a data table to summarize data about the species. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 9th
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Students read various selections about how dirty water is cleaned and how people can reuse water that has been reclaimed. Students define and study potable and reuse. They also research information to identify water quantity problems and water quality problems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students make inquiry in this model lesson, geographic, historic, economic, social, and political factors are introduced to help explain how certain places came to be populated and developed into what they are today, and to predict what they might become in the future. Using Internet information, satellite technology, CD-ROM databases, and other geographic software, teacher candidates explore concepts of urban place location. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students explore issues affecting the Connecticut River. They research activities related to the environment and how to protect it. In groups, students discuss and share researched information. They answer survey questions about the land, rivers, and the environment. Full Review »
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