Abstract

GRACE PROJECT - GIS/T Resources & Applications for Career Education
Track: Learning and Research Lightning Talk
Authors: Yichun Xie, Randall E Raymond

The GRACE Project, funded by NSF ITEST Program, is developing a large set of GIS activities for high school students. GRACE learning experiences take up three progressive levels: Explorers, Investigators, and Interns. ArcGIS Online is innovatively used as a powerful instructional tool, addressing the vision of 3D learning as captured in the New Generation Science Standards (NGSS):core practices, cross-cutting themes, and disciplinary knowledge. This presentation will illustrate how NGSS are integrated into GIS lesson modules to inspire students’ interest in STEM career.