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The Value of GIS in Education

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EC2_0254_0913_3A © 2015 Esri Canada Limited. All rights reserved. Trademarks provided under license from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Errors and omissions excepted. Benefi ts of GIS for educators GIS strengthens spatial literacy and supports inquiry-based learning. The technology is: • Cross-curricula: GIS can be easily integrated into many curricula, particularly within the subject areas of the social sciences, including geography, history, politics and civics, as well as within subject areas in science & technology. • Applicable to all grade levels: GIS is widely applicable at every level from students as young as grades 2-4 to senior high school. • Relevant across many subject areas: Whether it's researching sustainable development or understanding climate, GIS can be used to explore a variety of local and international issues. • Supportive of pedagogy: Through inquiry- based lessons, GIS engages students and encourages geographic inquiry, spatial literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills. • Essential for today's workforce: A GIS education prepares students for the realities and challenges of the 21st century workforce. The earlier that students are introduced to GIS concepts, the better equipped they will be to use these concepts on the job. Get started today at edu.esri.ca Find a lesson at: esri.ca/lessonplanner Contact k12@esri.ca for more information

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