Barbaree Duke: Incorporating geospatial technologies and geography into traditional subjects.

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Mapping Black History Month

Barbaree

February 8, 2012

black history month, English Language Arts, gis for history, GIS in Education, lesson plans, math, science, social studies, the watsons go to birmingham, their eyes were watching god

It’s February and many educators will be exploring Black History in celebration of Black History Month, http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/. Perhaps you’d like an alternative to videos and worksheets…have you thought of using maps and stories to get students beyond the text? I created a lesson plan for mapping students through The Watsons Go to Birmingham. It contains experiences… Read more
The Watsons Go to AGX 900

Barbaree

August 21, 2009

ArcGIS Explorer 900, gis lessons, the watsons go to birmingham

I’ve designed an ArcGIS Explorer 900 version of my “1963-A Journey North to South” lesson that explores topics inspired by the novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. You can download from my website at http://www.barbareeduke.com/downloads/downloads.htm and will follow soon on ArcLessons. Additionally, I shared the data on ArcGIS online (http://www.arcgisonline.com). Search… Read more