1. GIS Resources Tools for Teacher/Librarian Collaboration

2. Geographic Information System An integrated collection of computer software and data used to view and manage information about geographic places, analyze spatial relationships, and model spatial processes. A GIS provides a framework for gathering and organizing spatial data and related information so that it can be displayed and analyzed.

3. GIS Map that answers questions GIS Example

4. Uses for GIS in Education Improved administration using census data to have accurate SES info analyzing test scores for data driven decision making Curriculum development middle school and high school courses using ARCView software from ESRI and data available on the Internet Real-world learning

5. Real World Learning Connections 2 nd grade communities unit communities All elementary Walking Across America Walking Across AmericaWalking Across America 1 st grade frog and toad unit frog and toad unitfrog and toad unit

6. Community Helpers

7. TEKS met by Teaching with GIS Conducting investigations Using scientific methods Critical thinking Analyzing data Problem solving Using tools

8. GIS Day November 17, 2007 GIS Day November 17, 2007 How to Host a Successful GIS Day Event

9. Easy to Use GIS Sites www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/index.htm l www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/index.htm l http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gised uc.html http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gised uc.html