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This document discusses using GIS (geographic information systems) in geography classrooms. It provides an overview of how GIS can be used at different key stages, from basic digital mapping in KS1-2 to more advanced analysis using GIS software in KS4 and beyond. Examples of potential GIS activities are given, along with free and paid GIS software and data options for schools. The document emphasizes that GIS should be used to explore and answer geographic questions, not just teach the software itself.
Manchester Network Group Edited
- 1. “Beyond tracing paper” GIS in the classroom...Image: Flickr user: Pearl of JumeirahAlan ParkinsonSecondary Curriculum Development LeaderGeographical Association
- 3. My favourite map layer….
- 5. http://wallwisher.com/for sharing ideas / collaborative....
- 7. Bringing your maps to life...
- 8. ‘The GA believes in geographical enquiry: that is, in students as active participants and investigators, notjust the passive recipients of knowledge.’“a different view”, April 2009
- 9. Progression...KS1 and KS2: all students should be familiar with some basics of digital mapping using drawing programs or a starter GIS program.KS3: they should develop their knowledge, skills and understanding, using at minimum, a range of online GIS resources. They should also develop some initial competence in the use of specialist GIS software.KS4: they should further develop and apply their skills in the use of GIS software, using it as a tool for increasingly complex enquiries and problem solving.GIS use for Post-16 students should extend so that students develop the competence to use a wide range of mapping and processing tools in GIS software, providing them with the basis on which to apply GIS to vocational or higher academic work.
- 11. GIS is about asking questionsanswering questions(and telling stories....)
- 12. What are other people using ?SLN GEOGRAPHY FORUM POST
- 13. “…a digital map, data located on the map, and a software application (GIS) that links the two together”Diana Freeman (2004)
- 14. Mapping the unexpected....Source: Search terms...
- 15. Why use GIS ? 1Highlighted within the new KS3 Programmes of Study and AB specifications
- 16. A need for pupils to be skilled in this area (‘vocational’)
- 17. Natural link to enquiry, and use of ICT to display and interrogate dataWhy use GIS ? 2 Pupils need to learn what GIS is, but as a way of exploring geography. This should be through using it, rather than learning about the software.
- 18. Ideally start with something that the pupils are already confident (and competent) in using
- 19. There should be some plan for progressionContinuumFREEEXPENSIVEOften web basedCOMPLICATEDEASY TO USEBASICSOPHISTICATEDSometimes a ‘cut-down’ version
- 20. GIS at all key stages in geography...disaster management / planning / water / land reclamation / energy / resources
- 21. Courtesy: Learning Teaching Scotland
- 22. “Students need to be creating knowledge, not just consuming it.”Les Foltos
- 23. Calvin: You can't just turn on creativity like a tap. You have to be in the right mood. Hobbes: What mood is that? Calvin: Last-minute panic
- 24. Source: ESRI
- 25. GI = Geographical InformationWhat information do you have ?What do you want to do with it ?
- 26. Start with the questions that you want to answer...If GIS can help, then this might be an opportunity to use it...
- 27. Some possible GIS activities...
- 28. Editable maps – your own area ?
- 29. Some possible GIS options....Image from presentation by Kim Cofino
- 30. Key Stage 4 project...23 resourced ideas...
- 31. RIDO: Living Geography resourceRotherham Investment & Development Office
- 33. GIS area of GA website
- 34. OS Free Maps for Schools
- 35. "As I travel the world, I find myself asking questions that only geographers can answer..." Michael Palin
- 36. Peter O’ Connor bookJust under £30 for GA members1 year license plus data, and step-by-step instructions for use – “suck it and see”
- 38. Noel Jenkins’ collaborative documenthttp://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dd3s53jc_46dfnx5cgx