AEJEE features.
Students will use AEJEE to add data layers, locate latitude and
longitude positions, use the identify tool to acquire information, and change
layer names of shape files.
1. Distribute to each student the handout: Exploring the
Earthquake Data.
2. Use an LCD projector to launch AEJEE and display GIS data with the three
shape files as in the figure in Step 1 of the handout.
3. Model step-by-step instructions for locating position in AEJEE with latitude and longitude in Step 2. Have students repeat each task on their own computer and answer the questions.
4. Model step-by-step instructions for using the Identify Tool in Step 3. Have students repeat each task on their own computer and answer the questions.
5. Model step-by-step instructions for changing the earthquake layer name in Step 4. Have students repeat each task on their own computer and answer the questions.
6. Have students complete the summary section of the worksheet
and review answers.
Have students close AEJEE when finished.
7. Present a brief overview of mapping with a PowerPoint presentation. The Presentation includes showing a diversity of a few maps, emphasis on cardinal directions, highlighting Bethlehem streets on the South side, and presenting an overview of different storm sewers and storm drain types.
8. To close the lesson, restate the “driving scenario problem”
from Day 1:
South Bethlehem has horrible flooding problems when it rains. The rain water
flows like crazy down the North/South roads and water becomes many inches deep
on the East/West street. This is a serious problem. On rainy days, kids are
walking into the 48 Hour Video store with wet socks and shoes to get their video
games. The water also piles up in front of “The Cup” and nobody
wants to walk through big puddles to get ice cream. Business is bad on the South
Side on rainy days. The city of Bethlehem has commissioned us to investigate
this problem. We will learn special surveying skills with handheld Global Positioning
devices – GPS, and GIS – Geographic Information Systems to investigate
this issue and come up with a solution to help out this water problem on the
South Side.”
Materials needed:
Mapping PowerPoint presentation slides [Located in Teacher-Created
Materials]
Handout: Exploring the Earthquake
Data [Exploring_earthquake_data.doc]
Instructional Sequence | GIS Storm Sewers Unit
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