GIS in the classroom : using geographic information systems in social studies and environmental science / Marsha Alibrandi ; foreword by Charlie Fitzpatrick.

Author/creator Alibrandi, Marsha
Format Book
Publication InfoPortsmouth, NH : Heinemann, ©2003.
Descriptionxv, 176 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Social sciences--Study and teaching. --United States. --Computer network resources.
Environmental sciences--Study and teaching. --United States. --Computer network resources.
Geographic information systems.

Contents What's GIS done for me lately? -- Is there any spatially intelligent life on this planet? -- Where is GIS in schools and in social studies? -- The people must prove that there is water : an environmental community service project -- Oral history, GIS, and the Web : putting African American history on the map -- Building community and movin' on up in Motor city : Farr Tech -- Interlude for a critical perspective : are we bridging the digital divide? -- Getting behind the map : critical thinking and community service learning in the Capitol Area -- Problem solving in Canada -- Conclusions and implications.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 171-176).
Technical detailsSystem requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows/PC: Pentium processor (233 MHz or higher), Windows 95 (or higher); Macintosh: PowerPC processor, System 8 (or higher).
LCCN 2002152324
ISBN032500479X (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1584.7 .A45 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold