This short activity uses GIS to demonstrate how to interpret the landscape using topographic maps of a well-known national park - Yosemite. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Geography:Geospatial, Geoscience:Geology, Geography:Physical Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity Special Interest: Data, models, or simulations, Computer-Based, GIS, Online Course or Activity Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12) Earth System Topics: Solid Earth, Geography Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:GIS/Remote Sensing
