Abstract

Incorporating GIS into the K-12 curriculum for disaster preparedness research
Track: Teaching with GIS in Schools
Author(s): Tom Chandler, Heejung An

Although issues pertaining to disaster preparedness play a fundamental role in shaping public policy and academic research in both the US and overseas, such topics are given little attention in the American K-12 curriculum. Usage of ArcGIS has the potential to add value in this area of study, by enabling students to better visualize, research, and subsequently prepare for mega-disasters. This presentation will discuss various K-12 initiatives in which ArcGIS is being used for such purposes. Topics covered will relate to social studies and science education.

Tom Chandler
Teachers College, Columbia U.
722 West 168th St
New York, NY , New York 07032
United States
Phone: 212-342-9093
E-mail: tec11@columbia.edu

Heejung An
William Paterson University
1600 Valley Road
Wayne , New Jersey 07470
United States
Phone: 973-720-2280
E-mail: anh2@wpunj.edu