BRINGING GIS AND GPS INTO THE 6TH THRU 12TH GRADE SCIENCE AND MATH CURRICULUM

Paper No. 85-8
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
*BRINGING GIS AND GPS INTO THE 6TH THRU 12TH GRADE SCIENCE AND MATH CURRICULUM*
LEVINE, Norman S., Dept. of Geology, Bowling Green State Univ, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0218, levinen@bgnet.bgsu.edu and MYERS-JONES, Holly, Environmental Studies, Bowling Green State Univ, Bowling Green, OH 43403 A successful program has been implemented combining the expertise in GIS and GPS at the University level to support teacher created inquiry based learning activities in the 7 – 12 grade classroom. 20 schools in Northwest Ohio have participated in this program designed to bring environmental and geologic research into the classroom while introducing students to GIS and GPS concepts that support the states Science and Math proficiency standards. Rubric and exercises designed by the teachers are shared through a web-based system and facilitate technology and content transfer between the participating schools.
2002 Denver Annual Meeting (October 27-30, 2002)
Session No. 85 Geoscience Education (Posters) I Colorado Convention Center: Exhibit Hall 1:30 PM-5:30 PM, Monday, October 28, 2002

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