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Research

• Dissertation and masters research in GIS in Education

• Lichens and Sulphur Dioxide (PFS): Students monitor tree lichen health and growth to determine relative, local air quality. Lichen exhibit distinctive damage patterns when exposed to sulphur dioxide over extended periods. [Real-time map of student data]
• The Monarch Migration (PFS): Report your first sighting of monarchs each Spring and Fall as monarchs migrate from Canada to Mexico (and back) each year. [Real-time map of student data]
• Keeping an Eye on Ozone (PFS): Monitor and report your Ground Level Ozone (GLO) using bioindicators or electronic gauges. [Real-time map of student data]
• The Midwest Winter Bird Survey (PFS): For only three days in January each year, observe and report the birds feeding at your school, home, or office. A real-time map displays all observations in the region. [Real-time map].

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• Materials from previous courses
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• Self-paced learning materials
  
  • Skill Building lessons
    Step-by-step instructions for mastering the basics of ESRI's ArcView
    Techniques, General:
    • Obtaining a lat/long from a topographic map [Word DOC]
      Techniques, ArcView 3:
    • Analyzing point-based data [RTF]
    • Using Spatial Analyst [RTF]
    • Using Network Analyst [RTF]
    • Creating layouts [RTF]
    • Making Thematic Maps [RTF]
    • Creating Transportable Projects [TR\\RTF]
    • Creating hotlinked maps [RTF]
    • Database basics [RTF]
    
    Techniques, ArcView 8 (courtesy of ESIC-GIS)
    These exercises likely require that the default ESRI data pack be installed.
    • Creating a Thematic Map
    • Cartography Basics
    • Hyperlinking I
    • Creating Basic Layouts
  
  Maps and black line masters for classrooms
  • Color (in PDF)
    Africa | Asia | Australia | Central America | Central USA | Europe | NorthAmerica | SouthAmerica | USA | World
  • Black line (in PDF)
    Europe | SouthAmerica | USA | World
  • Gray scale (in PDF)
    Europe | USA | World
  
  Map Animations and Multimedia
  • Assorted resources from KanGIS
  • Tornado Animation in FLASH (large files)
  • Tornadoes, AIDS, Lyme disease and others
  
  Library
  • Publication and White papers from KanGIS
    The papers and documents below have been generated over the past five years to better explain why, when, and where to use GIS and geotechnologies in education.
    
    
    • Published Papers from 2003:
    • Baker, T.R. & Case, S.B. (2003). GIS in K-12 science education. Proceedings of the Twenty-third Annual ESRI International User Conference. Redlands, CA: ESRI Press.     [Availability: Adobe PDF | ESRI Proceedings]
    • Smith, G.L. & Baker, T.R. (2003). Lichens as bioindicators. Science Scope. October.
    
    
    • Published Papers from 2002:
    • Distributed human networks and bioindicators for general environmental monitoring: TR Baker, SB Case [2002 ESRI User Conference]
    • The Effects of Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologies on Students' Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Achievement in Middle School Science Classrooms: TR Baker (Dissertation abstract) [2002 ESRI Ed Conference]
    • Understanding Ground-Level Ozone Using GIS and ArcView Image Analysis: TR Baker & SB Case [2002 ESRI Ed Conference]

    

    • Published Papers from 2001:
      • Success with GPS: T.R. Baker [Dec 2001, NSTA's The Science Teacher]
      • Using webconference technologies to deliver and enhance GIS training: T.R. Baker, K. Nelson, S.B. Case [ESRI User 2001]
      • The History and Application of GIS in Education: T.R. Baker, 11/98 [mirrored at SpatialNews.com, 7/00 | Printed in GIS@Development, January 2001]

    • Published Papers from 2000
      • Let GIS be your Guide
        This Science Teacher cover story from October 2000 summarizes the uses and integration of Geographic Information Systems in the K12 Classroom. We have a color scan of the article available in Adobe Acrobat PDF for viewing [.5 Megs].
      • The History and Application of GIS in Education: T.R. Baker, 11/98 [mirrored at SpatialNews.com, 7/00 | Printed in GIS@Development, January 2001]
        This paper focuses on the history and application of Geographic Information Systems as a tool of data analysis in K-12 Education, specifically science education. The development of science education into its current state, the evolution of GIS, and finally the interaction of GIS and education are also discussed. Historical, practical, and theoretical applications of GIS in education will be addressed.
      • Creating Environments that support Teaching and Learning using GIS: S.B. Case, 6/00 [ESRI User Conference 2000]
      • Applications of GIS in the K-12 Science Classroom: T.R. Baker. 6/00 [ESRI User Conference 2000]
      • Building the Technical Architecture to Support K-12 GIS Research: A.S.Smith & K. Nelson, 6/00 [ESRI User Conference 2000]
    • Unpublished papers and docs
      Introducing GIS in the classroom: A process framework: T.R. Baker [draft, 8/00]
      • GIS and Inquiry-based education: T.R. Baker, 4/00
      • Getting started with the KanCRN/ESRI school bundle

  GIS in Education presentations by KanGIS, PathFinder Science, or KanCRN (partial)