Track: K-12 Education and Library Science
Instructional Strategies for Environmental Education: The GIS Way
Richard FilsonMeeting the challenge of teaching K-12 environmental science requires that students develop a "sense of place." Without a sense of place children and young adults cannot realistically see how their personal actions have relevance on a global scale. Using a GIS approach is an effective means of developing a sense of place. Discussion will cover use of GIS/ArcView GIS in the K-12 setting, challenges, obstacles, and solutions. The development of teacher training programs and examples of classroom projects emphasizing the themes of water and earthquakes and their implications for human activities will be highlighted.
Richard Filson
Edison High School
1425 S. Center Street
Stockton, CA 95207
USA
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