Teachers' Guide: Gis in Action : Spiral - Softcover

A classroom companion to "Community Geography: GIS in Action", this guide provides teachers with the resources they need to teach GIS exercises to middle and high school students and manage self-guided projects. Resources include lesson plans, correlation to National Geography and National Science and Technology Standards, assessments, evaluation rubrics, handouts, and extensive tips on completing community GIS projects. "Community Geography: GIS in Action" and the companion "Teacher's Guide" make a complete educational package for anyone who wants to integrate learning, GIS technology, and real-world experiences.

Lyn Malone is a consultant specializing in the educational application of spatial technologies. Malone has received awards from the National Council for Geographic Education and the National Geographic Society Education Foundation for her innovative curriculum development and implementation. Anita M. Palmer cofounded GISetc., an organization that helps educators develop their skills in teaching geospatial technologies to students. She has trained thousands of teachers in GIS fundamentals and taught them how to use GIS in their classrooms. Christine L. Voigt is an award-winning educator and freelance curriculum writer. She serves as a teacher consultant for National Geographic Society and a member of the ESRI K-12 Authorized Teaching Program.