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Incorporating Web GIS in the K-12 Classroom Esri Canada White Paper EC5_0147_1202_3A Esri Canada | 3 Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 What is a GIS? ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Why is the Use of GIS in Education Important? ....................................................................................... 5 Benefits to Education ............................................................................................................................... 6 Curriculum Connections ....................................................................................................................... 6 Pedagogical Benefits ........................................................................................................................... 6 Career Applicability .............................................................................................................................. 6 Accessible to Everyone ........................................................................................................................ 6 Classroom Applications of Web GIS ........................................................................................................ 6 Where to Begin for Teachers ................................................................................................................... 8 1. Connect the Use of Web GIS to the Curriculum ............................................................................ 8 2. Choose the Technology ................................................................................................................. 8 3. Find Relevant Content ................................................................................................................... 9 Support .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Curriculum-Supporting Lessons ........................................................................................................... 9 Technical "How-to" Tutorials ................................................................................................................ 9 Data Resources ................................................................................................................................... 9 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 10