Share Paper: Using inquiry-based Geographic Information System Modules for Addressing NGSS Standards: The GRACE Program

  1. David Anderson, Eastern Michigan University, United States
  2. Yichun Xie, Eastern Michigan University, United States
Monday, June 22 4:40 PM-5:00 PM Salon Kafka

Abstract: The GRACE Program, funded by the National Science Foundation, is developing a large set of Geographic Information System (GIS) interdisciplinary learning activities for middle and high school students. These online and blended inquiry-based learning experiences address three progressive levels: Explorers, Investigators, and Interns. The modules introduce students and teachers to GIS through tiered sets of learning experiences within the online ArcGIS system. ArcGIS is a powerful and accessible tool that addresses the vision of 3D learning as captured in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards. These 3 dimensional standards include: core practices (such planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing ...