Intro. to ArcGIS and Maps

Chad Heinzel, University of Northern Iowa

Summary

Preparation for understanding the ArcGIS software and developing activities using local data.

Context

Type and level of course
Entry level in-service teachers or undergraduate

Geoscience background assumed in this assignment
None

GIS/remote sensing skills/background assumed in this assignment
None

Software required for this assignment/activity:
ArcGIS 9.2 ArcView

Time required for students to complete the assignment:
1 hour and 50 minutes

Goals

GIS/remote sensing techniques students learn in this assignment
learn the basic tool within ESRI's ArcGIS

Other content/concepts goals for this activity
data management
how to download gis data from Iowa's DNR

Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity
By activity 3 (the challenge) the student moves from basic skill development towards using the data interpret population trends through time

Description of the activity/assignment

These activities were developed to introduce students to the ArcGIS software package and help the begin developing their own place-based (Iowa) activities.

Determining whether students have met the goals

There are questions at the end of each activity that the instructor may use to gauge if the students are learning the material.
More information about assessment tools and techniques.

URLs and References

Explore Iowa Geology

Iowa Geological Survey - NRGIS Library

All data used in these activities are available for free from this website.

Download teaching materials and tips

  • Activity Description/Assignment: IGEIN activity 1 (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 114kB Aug5 10)
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