AbstractA Research-Based Scope/Sequence for GIS Use in Grades 4–12 Track: Designing GIS Curriculum for K–12 Education Author(s): Bob Kolvoord, Kathryn Keranen Many teachers and schools are struggling with how to spread the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies beyond the classroom of the early adopters (and frequent attendees of the Esri EdUC). However, while some good curriculum materials exist, there has not been a thorough attempt to try to look across grade levels to both develop GIS skills and integrate them with key content in science, social studies, math, and technology. We have developed a scope and sequence of activities/curriculum connections for the use of GIS, starting in grade 4 and proceeding through to grade 12 to attempt to fill this gap. We have also attempted to correlate the scope/sequence with current research in the learning sciences. By connecting the curriculum with the research literature, we hope to provide support to districts that want to broaden their use of GIS in the classroom. Bob Kolvoord James Madison University Integrated Science and Technology MSC 4102 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 US Phone: 540-568-2752 E-mail: kolvoora@jmu.edu Kathryn Keranen James Madison University Integrated Science and Technology 9100 Weant Dr. Great Falls 22066 US Phone: 703-759-3460 E-mail: kkeranen@bellatlantic.net |