In essay format, this textbook considers examples of various sub-categories of Geography …
In essay format, this textbook considers examples of various sub-categories of Geography in combination with five regions of the Eastern World.
Created for GEOGR 1105 - Eastern World Geography at the College of DuPage. This resource will be updated as needed. For the most recent version, visit: https://cod.pressbooks.pub/easternworlddailyreadingsgeography/
This short lesson was designed in collaboration with a 7th grade Life …
This short lesson was designed in collaboration with a 7th grade Life Science teacher (Paul Jeffery). The idea behind the lesson is to help students better understand ecological and geographical classifications by teaching them at the same time in their Life Science class and their Geography class. Teaching the two classifications together will help reinforce the idea of classification. While this lesson would best be taught outdoors it can also be adapted to the indoors.
O jogo Efeito Estufa vs. Meio Ambiente é um jogo de tabuleiro interdisciplinar …
O jogo Efeito Estufa vs. Meio Ambiente é um jogo de tabuleiro interdisciplinar no arquivo em anexo é possivel baixar e reproduzir esse jogo para utilização como material de apoio pedagógico interdisciplinar de forma a contribuir nas atividades de educação ambiental tendo o efeito estufa como tema transversal no ensino dos gases.
Is Energy and GIS your passion? If so, Energy Industry Applications of …
Is Energy and GIS your passion? If so, Energy Industry Applications of GIS provides students with an in-depth exploration of the complexities of siting decisions in the electricity market. The course introduces a variety of siting challenges that confront the energy industry and its customers and neighbors but focuses on the siting of electrical transmission lines. The course also provides hands-on experience with a common decision support technology, ArcGIS, and considers how the technology may be used to facilitate public participation in siting decisions.
Increasingly volatile climate and weather; vulnerable drinking water supplies; shrinking wildlife habitats; …
Increasingly volatile climate and weather; vulnerable drinking water supplies; shrinking wildlife habitats; widespread deforestation due to energy and food production. These are examples of environmental challenges that are of critical importance in our world, both in far away places and close to home, and are particularly well suited to inquiry using geographic information systems. In GEOG 487 you will explore topics like these and learn about data and spatial analysis techniques commonly employed in environmental applications. After taking this course you will be equipped with relevant analytical approaches and tools that you can readily apply to your own environmental contexts.
This graduate seminar is taught in a lecture and lab exercise format. The …
This graduate seminar is taught in a lecture and lab exercise format. The subject matter is tailored to introduce Environmental Engineering students to the use and potential of Geographic Information Systems in their discipline. Lectures will cover the general concepts of GIS use and introduce the material in the exercises that demonstrate the practical application of GIS.
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Scientists can’t easily peer into the distant past for patterns of evolution. That makes it hard to understand the laws by which species form, transform, and nestle themselves along the tree of life. But studying how species are branched throughout the globe today can provide critical clues. In a recent study, scientists from Japan examined how the diversity of woody plant species varies across continents and across the entire planet. It’s the first study of its kind to find patterns on a global-scale data set. And the findings appear to confirm long-standing hypotheses about the roles of climate and geography in the evolution of life on earth. Climate and geography are important constraints that drive patterns of diversity among different species. They act as evolutionary filters. Harsh climates, for example, can create an ecological bottleneck that keeps certain families of organisms from dispersing into colder habitats..."
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The Erie Canal, did the end justify the means? The focus of …
The Erie Canal, did the end justify the means? The focus of the inquiry is to explore the complex relationship between the construction, use, and ongoing presence of the Erie Canal and the people who interacted with it throughout history. This inquiry was created by Chris Nemetz of West Holt Public Schools as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
Essentials of Geographic Information Systems integrates key concepts behind the technology with …
Essentials of Geographic Information Systems integrates key concepts behind the technology with practical concerns and real-world applications. Recognizing that many potential GIS users are nonspecialists or may only need a few maps, this book is designed to be accessible, pragmatic, and concise. Essentials of Geographic Information Systems also illustrates how GIS is used to ask questions, inform choices, and guide policy. From the melting of the polar ice caps to privacy issues associated with mapping, this book provides a gentle, yet substantive, introduction to the use and application of digital maps, mapping, and GIS.
This is a service-learning project for students in Geography 204 (Weather, Climate …
This is a service-learning project for students in Geography 204 (Weather, Climate and Ecosystems). Students will assess prior estimates of carbon offsets associated with plant and soil biomass on their college campus; and as a result, they will understand the complexity of measuring the complex sources of carbon emissions and offsets; address the challenges of coordinating data collection and field measurement; and realize importance of estimation in public policy contexts.
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Students make measurements of dam dimensions and water levels above and below …
Students make measurements of dam dimensions and water levels above and below a small, accessible earthen dam. They assess the soil texture in the field. They follow up by developing a simple flow net and estimating seepage rate as part of a problem set. They discuss their assumptions and the likely sources and magnitude of error.
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Estuarine Geography utilizes an ecological approach to understanding physical and biological parameters …
Estuarine Geography utilizes an ecological approach to understanding physical and biological parameters to estuarine evolution.. Superimposed upon that spatial site and situation are social, human, cultural and political activities. Humans role in estuarine evolution is discussed at length.
Ice core data allow students to explore a number of patterns while …
Ice core data allow students to explore a number of patterns while learning that researchers need to gather and interpret evidence to understand Earth's past. Students will explore core data collected in Western Greenland that document a few decades of Earth's atmosphere. Students are challenged to identify patterns and then use those patterns and background information to answer a few key questions. The data include measurements of temperature, dust, and atmospheric gases. Downloadable files are provided for those who intend to run the activity in person. For those running the activity with an online or virtual class, a separate page includes all of the necessary information for students to complete the activity, including an interactive graph and background readings. Support videos are provided.
This assignment allows students to utilize real soil data/information presented online to …
This assignment allows students to utilize real soil data/information presented online to learn how the some of the physical properties of the soil influence the chemistry of the soil and health of the ecosystem.
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ìExploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applicationsî (GEOG 480) focuses on …
ìExploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applicationsî (GEOG 480) focuses on the use of remotely sensed imagery and elevation data in GIS applications. Students enrolling in GEOG 480 should have a solid conceptual foundation in geospatial information science and technology. GEOG 480 is appropriate for those who are already working in the geospatial profession and wish to use imagery and elevation data in visualization and spatial analysis. Throughout the course, students confront realistic remote sensing problem scenarios that incorporate such skills and concepts as definition of data needs, metadata content standards, data formats and types, and analysis methods.
This is an open-ended activity designed as a long-term undergraduate research project …
This is an open-ended activity designed as a long-term undergraduate research project for Earth science, physical geography, or environmental studies courses. It is designed to allow for substantial student autonomy with the guidance of an instructor. The activity presented here may be modified to fit one’s class and instructional style.
An introduction to processes associated with continental rifting, and resulting fault geometries …
An introduction to processes associated with continental rifting, and resulting fault geometries and distributions, and lithospheric responses, using seismic data examples from the Gulf of California.
This lesson helps students appreciate diversity among their peers and the diversity …
This lesson helps students appreciate diversity among their peers and the diversity of immigrants all over the world. Through hands-on exercises, students will discover similarities and differences they share with other children.
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