Abstract
 Analyzing the "Green Data Layer" in the Classroom Track: Teaching with GIS Author(s): Gary Moll, Bob Coulter, Rita Hagevik, Mike Lehman, Eric Ray, Lyn Malone Analysts at American Forests have been using satellite imagery and GIS to create a "Green Data Layer," documenting the spatial location of urban forest canopies for over ten years. This layer is used to determine the environmental and economic benefits that trees provide to cities. Educators across the country are learning how to implement this technology in their classrooms. Teachers will discover how to build engaging, real-world projects to teach geography; enhance the students' computer skills; improve math and science knowledge; and develop an understanding of how ecosystems function. The use of raster landcover data will be demonstrated. Find out how your school can start using the "Green Data Layer" to engage students in real world problem solving. Gary Moll American Forests Urban Forest Center 734 15th Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC , DC 20005 US Phone: 202-737-1944 Fax: 202-737-2457 E-mail: gmoll@amfor.org Bob Coulter Missouri Botanical Garden 4651 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis 63110 US Phone: 314-577-0219 E-mail: bob.coulter@mobot.org Rita Hagevik North Carolina A & T State University 1601 E. Market St. Barnes Hall Greensboro , NC 27411 US Phone: 336-334-7909 E-mail: rita_hagevik@ncsu.edu Mike Lehman American Forests Urban Forest Center 734 15th Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20005 US Phone: 202-737-1944 E-mail: mlehman@amfor.org Eric Ray American Forests Urban Forest Center 734 15th Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC , DC 20005 US Phone: 202-737-1944 E-mail: eray@amfor.org Lyn Malone World VIEWS:Spatial Technologies for Education 53 Riverside Drive Barrington , RI 02806 US Phone: 401-245-4395 E-mail: lmalone@worldviewsgis.com |
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