GIS Books for Schools

GIS in Schools

by Audet & Ludwig

ESRI Press
Paperback - September 2000
ISBN: 1879102854

Features case studies that show what can happen when students are given real-life problems to solve with GIS technologyenthusiasm for learning, dialog between teachers and students, and interaction among schools and communities. Includes CD-ROM.

Mapping our world: GIS for Educators, ArcGIS Desktop edition

by Lyn Malone

ESRI Press
Hardback - July 2005
ISBN: 1589481216

The latest ArcGIS software. Mapping Our World:GIS Lessons for Educators, ArcGIS Desktop Version is a complete resource for any teacher seeking a way to bring GIS technology into the middle school or high school classroom. It is designed for teachers and students new to GIS as well as experienced users. From start to finish, teachers and students can build upon GIS concepts and skills, acquiring an understanding of GIS theory and the GIS inquiry method as well as the "how to" of ArcGIS Desktop. Exploring seven themes, such as population patterns, political geography, and economic geography, students are able to investigate each theme using real data to create maps with GIS software. Teachers have a comprehensive educational package that includes national standards, course content, classroom procedures, teacher notes, and student handouts and assesments. The book comes with two CD-ROMS: one contains a six-month site license of ArcView 9 and the other contains the data used in the exercises. Mapping Our World: GIS Lessons for Educators is the 2003 winner of the prestigious Geography Excellence in Media (GEM) Award from the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE).

Fun With GPS

By Berlekamp et al

ESRI Press
Paperback - June 2005
ISBN: 1589480872

Millions of people love their GPS (global positioning system) devices but don't know they can use this amazing technology to do more-much more-than simply calculate location. The dozens of illustrated examples in this lively guide show how GPS devices can be attached to just about anything (or anyone), including dogsleds, race cars, hot-air balloons, sailboats, windsurfers, ski racers, hockey players, even animals.