Geographic Inquiry Capstone · Applied Geography
Geospatial Technologies (GIS)
Using digital mapping tools to visualize data and identify spatial patterns.
Key Questions
- 1How does GIS help us solve complex problems like traffic or disease outbreaks?
- 2What are the layers of a digital map?
- 3How can we use "crowdsourced" data in geography?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Canadian Studies
Unit: Geographic Inquiry Capstone
Period: Applied Geography
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