Geographical Skills and Mapping · Regions of the World

Digital Geography and GIS

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and the use of digital tools in modern geography.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does GIS help planners make better decisions about where to build schools or hospitals?
  2. 2In what ways has digital mapping changed how we navigate our daily lives?
  3. 3How can we use data layers to identify patterns in environmental or social issues?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Geographical SkillsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Digital Literacy
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Geographical Skills and Mapping
Period: Regions of the World

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