GIS in the classroom : using geographic information systems in social studies and environmental science /
Geographic information systems in the classroom
Marsha Alibrandi ; foreword by Charlie Fitzpatrick.
- Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2003.
- xv, 176 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-176).
What's GIS done for me lately? -- Is there any spatially intelligent life on this planet? -- Where is GIS in schools and in social studies? -- The people must prove that there is water : an environmental community service project -- Oral history, GIS, and the Web : putting African American history on the map -- Building community and movin' on up in Motor city : Farr Tech -- Interlude for a critical perspective : are we bridging the digital divide? -- Getting behind the map : critical thinking and community service learning in the Capital Area -- Problem solving in Canada -- Conclusions and implications.
Reference and Research Book News. The Science Teacher (N.S.T.A.).
Describes the use of GIS in actual social studies and environmental education classes, and provides an interactive CD-ROM containing GIS software and sample activities and projects.
Professional Follett Library Resources.
System requirements for computer disc: Pentium/233MHz+; 64MB RAM; WIN 95+; 256-col. display; 8x CD-ROM drive+. System requirements for computer disc: PowerPC; 64MB RAM; System 8+; 8x CD-ROM drive+.
032500479X (alk. paper)
2002152324
Environmental sciences--Study and teaching--Computer network resources.--United States Geographic information systems. Social sciences--Study and teaching--Computer network resources.--United States Environmental sciences--Study and teaching--Information resources. Information systems. Social sciences--Study and teaching--Information resources.--United States