This short activity uses GIS to consider place-based hazards (assessing housing choices) using remotely sensed data. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Environmental Science:Natural Hazards Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity, Computer Applications, Audio/Visual Special Interest: Computer-Based, GIS, Hazards, Data, models, or simulations, Online Course or Activity, Remote Sensing Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14):College Introductory Earth System Topics: Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience
