Case Study Lessons
Case Studies: GIS-based Lessons for the Secondary Classroom
The following lists provide examples of GIS-based learning activities; participants are tasked with reviewing each category's content and selecting at least TWO activities to analyze for discussion. Activities are categorized based on general discipline; there is a General category for activities which cross disciplines/subjects.
Participants should analyze each chosen lesson based on the following criteria: What is the topic and purpose of the lesson? What GIS-related technologies are utilized in the lesson? From what you can tell, are there potential barriers to successfully implementing this lesson? Do you think this lesson is appropriate for the audience (grade level/group) listed? Explain why you think as you do. Case study analyses should be posted to the Discussion Forum section under Unit #3, Lesson 2 on the Course Google Doc.
Case Study Categories
General:
File:Integrating Maps in the K 12 Curriculum.pdf
File:Supporting Experiential Learning With No Cost Digital Tools A Comprehensive GPS Lesson.pdf
Social Sciences:
File:Regionalization A Story Map Lesson on Regions.pdf
File:Examining the Spatial Distribution of Marijuana Establishments in Colorado.pdf
File:Mapping In Equity at the Polls.pdf
File:Teaching and Learning about Economics and Business Using Web GIS Tools.pdf
File:Web Based GIS and Graphs to Explore Patterns of Demographics and Disease in Southeast Asia.pdf
Arts & Humanities:
File:Mapping Slavery Through Songs Maps to Freedom.pdf
File:The use of geospatial data to inform music edu research.pdf
File:Traveling Through the Trail of Tears.pdf
Natural Sciences:
File:Map-IT A Web-Based GIS Tool for Watershed Science Education.pdf
File:Teaching Hazards Geography and GIS A Middle School Level Experience.pdf
File:What Can You Do With Contaminated Lands Make Clean Energy.pdf
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