Abstract
Community Mapping in K-12 Education
Track: Community Projects and Partnerships
Author(s): Dana Duncan, Emily Olsen
" A map is the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colors show the realization of great dreams." Gilbert H. Grosvenor, Editor of National Geographic (1903-1954)
The School of Excellence K-12 program uses community mapping to teach students GIS and GPS skills. It is very evident that this learning style is very effective. Our students have taken a problem within our community and helped to provide a solution. Our major project, Mitchell Project has students creating a new trail map for visitors of the center providing a service a non-profit center could not normally afford. Community mapping is a useful way to take learning out of the classroom and put it in a context that allow students to become part of the community solution.
Dana Duncan
School of excellence
1826 basse rd
san antonio , TX 78216
US
Phone: 210-431-9881
E-mail: duncand@excellence-sa.org
Emily Olsen
School of Excellence
GIS
1826 Basse
San Antonio , TX 78213
US
Phone: 210-431-9881
E-mail: eolsen@excellence-sa.org