Thanks Shannon for sharing this link...
http://shirt.woot.com/friends.aspx?k=4860
And....if you haven't seen this week's episode of "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS then...
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
GeoTech 2008-day 1
I'm at GeoTech 2008 this week in Dallas, TX! We had a great day of pre-conference workshops today. I enjoyed hearing Bob Coulter of the Missouri Botanical Garden talk about Historic GIS Data. Bob did a great job talking us through downloading and incorporating the downloaded files into our own GIS projects.
http://www.nhgis.org/
I worked with a great group of folks in the afternoon session exploring Literature Latitudes.
I'm looking forward to another great day tomorrow!
http://www.nhgis.org/
I worked with a great group of folks in the afternoon session exploring Literature Latitudes.
I'm looking forward to another great day tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Activity Testers Needed for Rural STEM Project
GIS in Education Community
The National Center for Rural STEM Education at James Madison University is looking for activity testers for a new set of GIS activities written for AEJEE and ArcGIS 9. The lessons are written for middle school students, but we would be interested in testers at all primary and secondary school grades.
We'll offer a $100 stipend for teachers to classroom test and comment on two of the lessons in the collection. You'll need to do the lessons with your students, fill out an evaluation form and send in a couple of examples of student work. If you'd like to be involved in this, please send Barbaree Ash Duke (baduke@mindspring.com) the following information by 20 Feb.:
Name
School
Size of School (students and urban/suburban/rural)
Location
Grade Level/Subject Taught
Number of Students
List of activities you're willing to test**
**Choose 3 activities from our collection (we'll try to give you 2 from your choices, but we want to make sure we can get them all tested). The collection is as follows (more info is available at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html):
Cabela's Activity - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to find the ideal location for a new Cabela's outdoor gear store in Virginia.
World Demographics - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the economies and standards of living of countries across the world.
Disasters - revised 23 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. on their local area. They also explore which health care facilities are important in the case of disaster.
Energy - revised 23 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the production and consumption of energy by countries around the world. By comparing energy use of different types, students explore energy sustainability. Both the AEJEE and ArcMap versions are included in the zip file below.
Drinking Water Activity - Posted 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the source and quality of drinking water in their community by investigating local aquifers. They'll use the concentration of Arsenic and EPA-listed toxic discharge sites to help them compare the quality of their water with drinking water across the U.S.
Watersheds - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore their watershed and how that watershed relates to other watersheds. This is a good follow-on to the water quality activity above.
Carbon Footprint - Revised 2 September 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the concept of carbon footprint and the its relationship to the population and size of different countries. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Bats in the Neighborhood - New 14 October 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the habitats of bats in their state or region and compare/contrast the different species of bats. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Survivor Agriculture - New 28 November 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the agriculture productivity of their state and determine if it could support the state's population in the wake of a large-scale disaster. Students also compare and contrast their state with neighboring states. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Farm Economics - New 15 January 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the agriculture economics of their state and county and discover where high sales farms are located across the U.S. The students also construct a plan for creating a viable farm locally. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Invasive Species: Plants - available by 15 Feb. 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of invasive plant species on their local area. They also explore what their state and community can do to prevent further damage.
Invasive Species: Animals - available by 15 Feb. 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of invasive animal species on their local area. They also explore what their state and community can do to prevent further damage.
Testing can start soon (though the Invasive Species activity won't be available until Feb.). Testing must be completed by the end of April.
Stipend checks will be sent when you've returned the evaluation paperwork to Barbaree Ash Duke. We only have 30 testing slots available, so if you're interested, please let us know soon. Thanks for considering this request.
Bob Kolvoord
Bob Kolvoord, Ph.D.
Professor, Integrated Science and Technology and
Educational Technologies
James Madison University
MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
+1 540/568-2752 (o) -2768 (f)
kolvoora@jmu.edu
The National Center for Rural STEM Education at James Madison University is looking for activity testers for a new set of GIS activities written for AEJEE and ArcGIS 9. The lessons are written for middle school students, but we would be interested in testers at all primary and secondary school grades.
We'll offer a $100 stipend for teachers to classroom test and comment on two of the lessons in the collection. You'll need to do the lessons with your students, fill out an evaluation form and send in a couple of examples of student work. If you'd like to be involved in this, please send Barbaree Ash Duke (baduke@mindspring.com) the following information by 20 Feb.:
Name
School
Size of School (students and urban/suburban/rural)
Location
Grade Level/Subject Taught
Number of Students
List of activities you're willing to test**
**Choose 3 activities from our collection (we'll try to give you 2 from your choices, but we want to make sure we can get them all tested). The collection is as follows (more info is available at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html):
Cabela's Activity - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to find the ideal location for a new Cabela's outdoor gear store in Virginia.
World Demographics - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the economies and standards of living of countries across the world.
Disasters - revised 23 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. on their local area. They also explore which health care facilities are important in the case of disaster.
Energy - revised 23 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the production and consumption of energy by countries around the world. By comparing energy use of different types, students explore energy sustainability. Both the AEJEE and ArcMap versions are included in the zip file below.
Drinking Water Activity - Posted 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the source and quality of drinking water in their community by investigating local aquifers. They'll use the concentration of Arsenic and EPA-listed toxic discharge sites to help them compare the quality of their water with drinking water across the U.S.
Watersheds - Revised 26 July 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore their watershed and how that watershed relates to other watersheds. This is a good follow-on to the water quality activity above.
Carbon Footprint - Revised 2 September 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the concept of carbon footprint and the its relationship to the population and size of different countries. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Bats in the Neighborhood - New 14 October 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the habitats of bats in their state or region and compare/contrast the different species of bats. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Survivor Agriculture - New 28 November 2007
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the agriculture productivity of their state and determine if it could support the state's population in the wake of a large-scale disaster. Students also compare and contrast their state with neighboring states. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Farm Economics - New 15 January 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the agriculture economics of their state and county and discover where high sales farms are located across the U.S. The students also construct a plan for creating a viable farm locally. It is part of the Environment series of activities.
Invasive Species: Plants - available by 15 Feb. 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of invasive plant species on their local area. They also explore what their state and community can do to prevent further damage.
Invasive Species: Animals - available by 15 Feb. 2008
In this activity, students use GIS to explore the impact of invasive animal species on their local area. They also explore what their state and community can do to prevent further damage.
Testing can start soon (though the Invasive Species activity won't be available until Feb.). Testing must be completed by the end of April.
Stipend checks will be sent when you've returned the evaluation paperwork to Barbaree Ash Duke. We only have 30 testing slots available, so if you're interested, please let us know soon. Thanks for considering this request.
Bob Kolvoord
Bob Kolvoord, Ph.D.
Professor, Integrated Science and Technology and
Educational Technologies
James Madison University
MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
+1 540/568-2752 (o) -2768 (f)
kolvoora@jmu.edu
ASCD Conference - New Orleans, LA
Want to talk curriculum and GIS in Education with a friendly face?
If anyone is attending the ASCD conference and would like to chat, please let me know. I'm not presenting but will be there...since it's in my backyard. My friends from ESRI will be in the Exhibit Hall also.
If you're attending, zap me an email and we'll plan to have a chat!
Barbaree
baduke@mindspring.com
If anyone is attending the ASCD conference and would like to chat, please let me know. I'm not presenting but will be there...since it's in my backyard. My friends from ESRI will be in the Exhibit Hall also.
If you're attending, zap me an email and we'll plan to have a chat!
Barbaree
baduke@mindspring.com
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
New Book, Digital Geography-Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom
Digital Geography - Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom
Edited by:Andrew J. Milson, University of North Texas and
Marsha Alibrandi, Fairfield University
You can order directly from the publisher at http://www.infoagepub.com/products/content/p473c94ace3ef3.php Alternatively, it is also available on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Geography-Geo-spatial-Technologies-International/dp/1593116721/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201640376&sr=8-1
Edited by:Andrew J. Milson, University of North Texas and
Marsha Alibrandi, Fairfield University
You can order directly from the publisher at http://www.infoagepub.com/products/content/p473c94ace3ef3.php Alternatively, it is also available on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Geography-Geo-spatial-Technologies-International/dp/1593116721/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201640376&sr=8-1
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Interesting Resource for Biology Teachers
I read this in a recent RSS feed on Educational Technology from http://people.uis.edu/rschr1/et/blogger.html
The Biology Browser
http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Subject/Education/Biology_Teaching_Resources/index.shtml
Enjoy!
The Biology Browser
http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Subject/Education/Biology_Teaching_Resources/index.shtml
Enjoy!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Great Spatial Thinking Article
My friend, Dr. Joseph Kerski, has penned a nice article on spatial thinking in the latest issue of ArcWatch from ESRI. This issue has come to the forefront in recent years, but I believe is at the core of education, regardless of the subject. We need to create communities of thinkers. Thinking happens for students when they see connections and purpose in their world. Have a look at Joseph's article and send along comments for discussion.
http://www.esri.com/news/arcwatch/0108/spatial-thinking.html
Well done Joseph!
http://www.esri.com/news/arcwatch/0108/spatial-thinking.html
Well done Joseph!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
New Design, New Lessons Available, Next Conference
NEW DESIGN
My website has adopted a new design. I hope you find it helpful. I'll be added RSS feeds and other features soon.
http://www.barbareeduke.com/
NEW LESSONS...go get 'em!
My work with the good folks at JMU is available at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html. The latest lessons use the 2002 agricultural census data: "Survivor: The Agricultural Challenge" and "Can You Grow Money?" Coming soon: Invasions: Attack of the Plants and Attack of the Animals!
NEXT CONFERENCE...come see me!
I'll be in Dallas, TX at the end of February at GeoTech 2008. http://www.bdhs.org/geotech I'll be talking about updates in Literature Latitudes and utilizing geospatial technology in English Language Arts classes.
My website has adopted a new design. I hope you find it helpful. I'll be added RSS feeds and other features soon.
http://www.barbareeduke.com/
NEW LESSONS...go get 'em!
My work with the good folks at JMU is available at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html. The latest lessons use the 2002 agricultural census data: "Survivor: The Agricultural Challenge" and "Can You Grow Money?" Coming soon: Invasions: Attack of the Plants and Attack of the Animals!
NEXT CONFERENCE...come see me!
I'll be in Dallas, TX at the end of February at GeoTech 2008. http://www.bdhs.org/geotech I'll be talking about updates in Literature Latitudes and utilizing geospatial technology in English Language Arts classes.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Happy Holidays!
As the end of 2007 approaches, I wanted to express THANKS to all the kind folks I've met in my journeys this year. Because of you, I'm busier than ever! I'll be making the usual conference circuit in 2008 to GeoTech in Dallas, ASCD in New Orleans, NECC in July, ESRI in August and NCGE in October. I hope to see you on the road!
If you're interested in the latest resources, go to my resources page at http://www.barbareeduke.com/resources.htm. Many of you might be interested in the work I've been doing with Dr. Bob Kolvoord at James Madison University. You can connect with those GIS lessons at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html. Also, he's hosting the first National GIS in K-12 Education Summit July 11th and 12th in Harrisonburg, VA.
If you have ideas for lessons or resources that you feel like you need, but can't seem to find...I'd love to hear about it.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you all!
If you're interested in the latest resources, go to my resources page at http://www.barbareeduke.com/resources.htm. Many of you might be interested in the work I've been doing with Dr. Bob Kolvoord at James Madison University. You can connect with those GIS lessons at http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html. Also, he's hosting the first National GIS in K-12 Education Summit July 11th and 12th in Harrisonburg, VA.
If you have ideas for lessons or resources that you feel like you need, but can't seem to find...I'd love to hear about it.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you all!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Case of the Missing Ship-Anniversary Edition
Case of the Missing Ship for ArcMap 9
Those of you who enjoy some of the nice features of ArcVoyager (circa 1997) will appreciate this revision. I've taken the original activity and data and written instructions and student handouts appropriate for the ArcMap 9.x world.
Teachers always ask me for these kinds of activities so I'm taking on the puzzles as a personal project. I'll be working the entire collection of ArcVoyager Puzzles so that they work in ArcMap 9.x and AEJEE.
Download Missing Ship (*.zip) Includes data, student instructions, student answer sheet and the answer keys.
Lots of other great lessons at ESRI's ArcLessons site too! http://www.esri.com/arclessons
Those of you who enjoy some of the nice features of ArcVoyager (circa 1997) will appreciate this revision. I've taken the original activity and data and written instructions and student handouts appropriate for the ArcMap 9.x world.
Teachers always ask me for these kinds of activities so I'm taking on the puzzles as a personal project. I'll be working the entire collection of ArcVoyager Puzzles so that they work in ArcMap 9.x and AEJEE.
Download Missing Ship (*.zip) Includes data, student instructions, student answer sheet and the answer keys.
Lots of other great lessons at ESRI's ArcLessons site too! http://www.esri.com/arclessons
Thursday, June 28, 2007
MapStats for Kids
I thought everyone might enjoy this great resource. It looks like a great way to start thinking about maps and data without digging into serious GIS.
http://www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/index.html
http://www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/index.html
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