THE GEOSPATIAL REVOLUTION
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Day 1
AIM - Explain the difference between geography and geospatial. Give examples of the practical uses of geospatial technology.
AGENDA
1. Youtube Video - The Geospatial Revolution - Episode 1
2. Discussion Thread - Give 2 examples of how you use Geospatial technology
3. GIS - Explore Career in Geospatial Technology - Short Answer
ASSESSMENT - I can cite examples of how geospatial technology is used in everyday living.
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Day 2
AIM - After exploring geographic locations and themes that you are interested in, propose a story map.
AGENDA
1. Story map sample "Another one bites the dust"
2. Instructions - Sign up for Esri and Create a Story Map
3. Story Map proposal
ASSESSMENT
I can conduct research, select a theme for my story map, and submit a proposal.
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Days 3 - 5
AIM - Create a storymap using Esri
AGENDA
1. Sign up for Esri
2. Review how to use the tabs in Esri
3. Create a story map
ASSESSMENT
Using Esri website I can create a story map
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Academic Content Standards
Theme - World Geography
Spacial Thinking and Skills
Content Statements 1 & 2 - Properties and functions of geographic representations affect how they can be used to represent, analyze and interpret geographic patterns and processes. Geospatial technologies are used to investigate, analyze and communicate the results of geographic problem solving.
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