Information
Duration: One (1) Week
Course Title:
Introduction to Geospatial Data
Course Description:
This course will introduce student to geospatial data and various geospatial tools.
Materials Needed:
Computers (either provided or students can bring their own)
Software:
Microsoft Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS, geoplatform.gov
Intended Audience:
GIS novices
Skill level: Beginner
Assessment Method: Pass/Fail
Overview
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will:
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Define, in their own words, what geospatial data is
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Apply basic geographic techniques to geospatial data
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Demonstrate best practices for geospatial data
Course Overview
Day 1: Understanding GIS Basic Concepts
Day 2: Introduction to Geospatial Tools: Geoplatform.gov
Day 3: Introduction to Geospatial Tools: ArcGIS
Day 4: How GIS is Changing the World: Group Project
Day 5: Bringing it all Together
Day 1: Understanding GIS Basic Concepts
Schedule
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Introductions [Slides] |
| 9:10 AM | Introduction to Spatial Data [Slides] |
| 9:20 AM | Search for geospatial Data [Slides] |
| 9:25 AM | You've got data now what? [Slides] |
| 9:30 AM | Data Pre- & Post Processing [Slides] |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Hands-on Activity: How to use Excel for geospatial data analysis and visualization.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the following concepts: acquiring spatial data, pre-and post-processing of spatial data, using Excel to visually represent spatial data. Students will be given instructions to acquire geospatial data for the state of Indiana. They can choose any aspect of interest that include (but is not limited to): agricultural, census, medical, educational, socio-economic, business, entertainment, etc. and use geospatial tools to visualize the data. Students will create a short story supported by their visualization. [Datasets] |
| 10:45 AM | Think, Pair, Share: Students show results from Hands-on Activity. |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn |
Day 2: Introduction to Geospatial Tools
Schedule
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Class Participation & Recap: What do you know about GIS? |
| 9:10 AM | Introduction to Geospatial Tools [Slides] |
| 9:20 AM | How to use Geoplatform.gov for geospatial data analysis and visualization [Slides] |
| 9:25 AM | Guided Tutorial
[Tutorial] |
| 9:30 AM | Hands-on Activity: How to use Geoplatform.gov for geospatial data analysis and visualization.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the following concepts: acquiring spatial data, pre-and post-processing of spatial data, using Geoplatform.gov to visually represent spatial data. Students will be given instructions to acquire geospatial data for the state of Indiana. They can choose from a list of topics (that include but are not limited to): natural disasters, camp wildfires, food deserts, census data, educational and socioeconomic impact data, then use geospatial tools to visualize the data. Students will create a short story supported by their visualization. [Datasets] |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Hands-on Activity Continued |
| 10:45 AM | Think, Pair, Share: Students show results from Hands-on Activity. |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn |
Day 3: Introduction to Geospatial Tools
Schedule
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Class Participation & Recap: What do you know about GIS? |
| 9:10 AM | Geospatial Best Practices: Color and Perception [Slides] |
| 9:20 AM | How to use ArcGIS for geospatial data analysis and visualization
[Slides] |
| 9:25 AM | Guided Tutorial
[Tutorial] |
| 9:30 AM | Hands-on Activity: How to use ArcGIS for geospatial data analysis and visualization.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the following concepts: acquiring spatial data, pre-and post-processing of spatial data, using ArcGIS to visually represent spatial data. Students will be given instructions to acquire geospatial data for the state of Indiana. They can choose from a list of topics (that include but are not limited to): natural disasters, camp wildfires, food deserts, census data, educational and socioeconomic impact data, then use geospatial tools to visualize the data. Students will create a short story supported by their visualization. [Datasets] |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Hands-on Activity Continued |
| 10:45 AM | Think, Pair, Share: Students show results from Hands-on Activity |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn |
Day 4: How GIS is Changing the World
Schedule
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | GIS Applications and Uses [Slides] |
| 9:10 AM | GIS One-day Project: Form Groups |
| 9:20 AM | Group Idea Pitch |
| 9:25 AM | Feedback and green light for project ideas |
| 9:30 AM | Group Work |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Group Work Continues |
| 10:45 AM | Think, Pair, Share: Students show results from Group Work. |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn |
Day 5: Bringing it all together - Student Showcase
Schedule
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | GIS Recap |
| 9:10 AM | Student Presentations |
| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Student Presentations |
| 10:45 AM | Presentation of Certificates of Completion |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn |