GIS CAREER AWARENESS LEARNING MODULES
Version 4.1 (New Version)
Version 4.1 (New Version)
Web-based GIS Learning Modules Designed for High School Students
Student Learning Outcome Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the learning modules, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the value of GIS skills and the potential of GIS career (module 4).
2. Explain the fundamental GIS concepts, coordinate systems, and the idea of Digital Globe (module 1).
3. Describe at least two GIS applications in various industries and careers (module 2).
4. Identify at least two new directions of future GIS research (such as mobile GIS, multimedia, visualization, and participatory GIS (module 3).
Upon successful completion of the learning modules, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the value of GIS skills and the potential of GIS career (module 4).
2. Explain the fundamental GIS concepts, coordinate systems, and the idea of Digital Globe (module 1).
3. Describe at least two GIS applications in various industries and careers (module 2).
4. Identify at least two new directions of future GIS research (such as mobile GIS, multimedia, visualization, and participatory GIS (module 3).
GIS CAREER AWARENESS LEARNING MODULES Version 4.1 (updated 5/14/2009)
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Learning Module 1: The Digital Globe
(revised 4/21/2009)
(revised 4/21/2009)
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Learning Module 2: GIS Applications in Various Fields
(revised 4/30/2009)
(revised 4/30/2009)
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Learning Module 3: The Cutting Edge and Future of GIS
(revised 5/14/2009)
(revised 5/14/2009)
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Learning Module 4: Putting It All Together - GIS Career Awareness
(revised 7/28/2008)
(revised 7/28/2008)
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Exercises & Answer Sheet
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Learning Module : Learning about
the U.S. Population with the 2010 Census
(added 4/23/2011)
(added 4/23/2011)
Learning Module : Web Mapping with
Google Maps API
(added 8/10/2009)
(added 8/10/2009)
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Learning Module : GIS Application -
Family Tree
(added 8/18/2008)
(added 8/18/2008)
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Learning Module : GIS Application -
Flat Stanley
(added 9/08/2008)
(added 9/08/2008)
