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Geomatics for High School Curricula
Geospatial data in the classroom is the vision of this project, which will create integrated geography lessons for Ontario's new Grade 9 curriculum. The lesson plans, to be based on Canada's ecozones, will introduce students to the most recent geospatial information from the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI). Using EcoMAP and other Web sites, the lessons will highlight geospatial concepts and ecological information, as well as incorporate the latest GIS techniques for visualization, analysis and problem solving. The project will also offer advanced exercises that will encourage students to visit additional sites within the CGDI. Besides designing a dynamic method for teaching and learning Canadian geography, this project will expose students to leading-edge technology, giving them valuable experience in GIS technology and Internet access. The geography lessons, also available in French, will be posted on the Internet for free access across the country. In addition, the lesson template design will accommodate conversion to Grade 11 and 12 curricula and adaptation to science lessons.
Primary Partner:
GeoInsight Corporation
Kanata,
Ontario;
Partners: ESRI Canada Ltd.; ThinkSpace Inc.; Woodroffe High School; Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Funding From GeoConnections: $60,075.00 ( 49.9 %)
Estimated Inception Date: Fall, 2000
Estimated Completion Date: Winter, 2002
Deliverables from this project benefitted the following provinces: All provinces
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