Abstract
 Using GIS in High School Community-Based Education Track: Teaching with GIS Author(s): Mark Ericson High School students in the Santa Fe Indian School Community Based Education Model use GPS and GIS technology and software to manage data from community based environmental fieldwork, Spatial and 3-D analysis to visualize their reservations and surrounding lands, and Hydrological Modeling to derive stream channels and watershed basins to better understand the water sources on which their communities depend. Watershed science and Environmental Geography are overarching concepts in a flexible, dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum that also includes Mathematical Modeling, Tribal Government and Communications. We work closely with community members who are equal partners and who help identify current, relevant, and important issues for student study and weekly community fieldwork. Students have used their knowledge, skills, experience, and enhanced community interest to further their education and become contributing members of their communities. Mark Ericson Santa Fe Indian School Community Based Education Model 1501 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe , NM 87505 US Phone: 505-989-6325 E-mail: mericson@sfis.k12.nm.us |
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