Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Planning Phase (Part 1) Use this area to discuss your final project ideas with your classmates. Also, discuss data websites and sources you are interested in using. Respond to the post of two other classmates   Also, post your completed Planning Phase document in the appropriate drop box […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Map Making   PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one):   1)  Describe some map formatting techniques characteristic of a professional-looking map.  What are some tips and tricks that you can use to make your map look attractive?  How can formatting be used to achieve the goal of your map?   2)  […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) What is GIS?   ARTICIPATION QUESTIONS (choose one):   1)  Look at the various different GIS definitions covered in Chapter 1 (GIS Commons).  Why are they different?  How can the definition of GIS vary by discipline?  What will your personal definition of GIS be?   2)  Find a photograph […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Frame the problem and explore the study area   Directions:  Read the questions and type your answers below each question.  It is recommended that you pencil in a note in the appropriate location in your Understanding GIS workbook as a reminder for questions that mention page number and step […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Report and Map Type your responses into this document.  Make sure your answers are clearly written with no spelling or grammatical errors.  Also, make sure your responses are given in a font color or altered font size to clearly distinguish your inputs for each set of questions.  Report and […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Planning Phase   Type your responses into this document.  Make sure your answers are clearly written with no spelling or grammatical errors.  Also, make sure your responses are given in a font color or altered font size to clearly distinguish your inputs for each set of questions.  Worth 2% […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Present analysis results   Directions:  Read the questions and type your answers below each question.  It is recommended that you pencil in a note in the appropriate location in your Understanding GIS workbook as a reminder for questions that mention page number and step number.  Make sure your responses […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Automate the analysis   Directions:  Read the questions and type your answers below each question.  It is recommended that you pencil in a note in the appropriate location in your Understanding GIS workbook as a reminder for questions that mention page number and step number.  Make sure your responses […]

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conduct the analysis   Directions:  Read the questions and type your answers below each question.  It is recommended that you pencil in a note in the appropriate location in your Understanding GIS workbook as a reminder for questions that mention page number and step number.  Make sure your responses […]

State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez On May 23rd, State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez will be visiting our classroom. I anticipate a lively presentation followed by lots of time for Q&A. This is where your assignment comes into play:   Please compose two potential questions to ask Justice Gonzalez. The first question should consider […]