BY: Tobi Elmore, Arsenal Tech High School

Site address: http://www.esri.com/base/markets/k-12/roadmap.html

Theme: This page contains lesson plans and software for GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Grade Level(s): k-12

Annotation of Site:

This web site contains information on how to use the cartographic development software from this company in classrooms for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. Geograhpic Information Systems is a method in which maps may be developed via layering of data or information. For example, a simplified, two-dimensional map of your school’s neighborhood may be enhanced to reflect topography, sanitation lines, power lines, vegetation, traffic patterns, and much more. ESRI is one of the only GIS-producing companies that tailor packages for classroom applications in conjunction with business applications. One of the well-known national Geography Teacher Consultants, Charlie Fitzpatrick, now consults for ESRI in terms of classroom needs.

Geography Standards addressed:

The World in Spatial Terms

• 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and reportinformation form a spatial perspective.
• 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people , places and enviroments in a spatial context.
• 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and enviroments on the earth’s surface.

Indiana Social Studies Proficiency Guidelines addressed:

Use maps, globes and other tools and technologies to acquire and process information about people, places and enviroments.