Category: GIS in Education
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Just Add A Little GIS
I’ve been following an interesting discussion on a Linked In group. The original question was “How can technology aid in student achievement? Or also, What is technology’s role in education?” There have been some terrific thoughts shared from this great group of professionals (Technology Integration in Education…if you care to join the discussion) Here’s my… Read more
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To Grandmother’s House We Go, again
Do you remember that song? My students just look at me like I’m crazy if I start singing it. I was thinking about the world of the song’s creator vs. today’s world. What elements of geography can we examine through the poem? Where did the grandparents of this folks song live? In case you have… Read more
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Geography Collides with Poetry and Art
I love it when curricular lines are blurred especially with the use of geography! Here’s a great resource for any week but especially Geography Awareness Week. “RIVER OF WORDS: http://www.riverofwords.org/ this site is a REALLY neat site is about “connecting kids to their watersheds and imaginations through poetry and art.” The “for educators” tab on… Read more
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Getting Started with Geography Awareness Week
It’s Geography Awareness Week Suggestions from Dr. Tom Baker at Esri: http://www.mywonderfulworld.org Theme: Freshwater Learn about Mapping Freshwater at the GIS Ed Blog: http://blogs.esri.com/Info/blogs/gisedcom/ You can also watch Charlie Fitzpatrick’s previous webinar on the Community Atlas program, ArcGIS Explorer Online, and Freshwater at: http://edcommunity.esri.com/im/webinars/ Don’t forget to check out ArcLessons. Search for “Water” focused lessons for all learners: http://edcommunity.esri.com/arclessons/arclessons.cfm You… Read more
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Got Topos?
It’s no secret that I like maps…but have you seen the new collection of topographic maps at National Atlas? This is a fantastic teaching tool. Especially if you need quick examples! Just point your internet browser to http://www.nationalatlas.gov/100topos/index.html and select an area. If you click one of the points on the map you can select specific features… Read more
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Problem Solving with GIS: Devil’s Lake, ND
It’s no secret that GIS is an excellent geography problem solving tool. I recently saw this Accuweather video about Devil’s Lake, ND. I couldn’t help but think about how students might use this to predict possible solutions for this small community faced with a big problem, water with no where to go. The lake has… Read more
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2011 Esri T3G Institute
Anyone who teaches GIS or with GIS should consider applying for this great opportunity. I had a great experience as I ventured to the “mother ship” of GIS with so many smart and talented folks! Our collaboration continue today! Join our ranks! http://edcommunity.esri.com/community/institute2011/index.cfm http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Personal Geography #4: The Great Watermelon Conundrum of ’78
Summers were great fun in the deep south! Afternoon stiflingly sticky heat was often quenched with the timely arrival of the ice cream truck as you hear “The Entertainer” tune from far away…plenty of time to plead with Mom for 50 cents! Often those summers included family journeys to the lake house or our family farm. My… Read more
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Gulf Oil Spill Animation
Oil Spill Animation This is a fascinating perspective on the Gulf Oil Spill! http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/deepwater-disaster/index.ssf http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more