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Title:

Teaching with GIS in the Geosciences

Url:

https://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/gis/index.html

Publisher:

Carleton College (Northfield, Minn.)

Description: This site from SERC\'s Starting Point introduces methods of teaching with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It offers information and links that explain what GIS is, describe why and how GIS can be used in introductory geoscience classrooms, and give examples of using GIS in geoscience education. Linked topics include spatial relationships in geoscience, the basics of spatial data collection, organization and map preparation, a detailed description of methods to include GIS within introductory geoscience courses, options to sidestep limited resources within the classroom, and a collection of examples that illustrate GIS concepts that appear in geoscience topics.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Geography (General) -- Philosophy. Relation to other topics. Methodology -- Special methods -- Geographic information systems
Science -- Geology

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Technology
Science -- Earth science
Social studies
Science -- Geology
Vocational Education
Vocational Education -- Technology
Social studies -- Geography

Resource Type:

Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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