The Skilled Geographer · Geographic Skills

Digital Mapping and GIS

Using digital tools like Google Earth and GIS to explore the world from a birds eye view.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has satellite imagery changed the way we monitor environmental changes over time?
  2. 2In what ways do digital maps help us navigate our local environment more efficiently?
  3. 3How can layers of data in a GIS map help urban planners make better decisions for a city?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Maps, Globes and Graphical SkillsNCCA: Primary - Using Pictures, Maps and Globes
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Global Connections and Local Landscapes
Unit: The Skilled Geographer
Period: Geographic Skills

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