Geographic Inquiry and Mapping · Geospatial Skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

An introduction to digital mapping and how layered data is used in modern decision making.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does layering different types of data change our understanding of a place?
  2. 2How is GIS used to respond to natural disasters in real time?
  3. 3What are the ethical concerns of using location data to track human movement?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: The Geographic Inquiry Process and Spatial Skills - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Geographic Inquiry and Mapping
Period: Geospatial Skills

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