Title: GIS in the classroom : using geographic information systems in social studies and environmental science /
Authors: Alibrandi, Marsha.
Publisher: Heinemann,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Social sciences Study and teaching United States Computer network resources.; Environmental sciences Study and teaching United States Computer network resources.; Geographic information systems.
Abstract: Describes the use of GIS in actual social studies and environmental education classes, and provides an interactive CD-ROM containing GIS software and sample activities and projects.
Contents: What's GIS done for me lately? -- Is there any spatially intelligent life on this planet? -- Where in social studies is GIS? Where in schools is GIS? -- The people must prove that there is water : an environmental community service project -- Oral history, GIS, and the Web : putting African American history on the map -- Building community and movin' on up in motor city : Farr Tech -- Interlude for a critical perspective : are we bridging the digital divide? -- Getting behind the map : critical thinking and community service learning in the capitol area -- Problem solving in Canada -- Conclusions and implications.