Map-making

Students will learn to create a basic population map using QGIS.
Duration: 3 hours

This activity guides students through two thematic map exercises where they will learn how to use symbology to clearly communicate patterns.
Duration: 1.5 hours

Students will create a story map tour using ArcGIS to create a virtual tour of a place.
Duration: ~3 hours

This activity guides students through two social mapping exercises where they will learn how to use ArcGIS tools to help guide community empowerment, planning, and action.
Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours

This activity guides students through three mapping exercises where they will learn how to use ArcGIS tools to visualize public health and environmental (in)justice issues and patterns.
Duration: 3 hours

This activity guides students through three mapping exercises where they will learn how to use ArcGIS tools to visualize climatic changes and potential for mitigation solutions.
Duration: 3 hours

Students will propose an economic, spatial and culturally feasible location for an NFL expansion team.
Duration: Multi-Class Period Project

Using practical tools, students imagine and create an inclusive city.
Duration: 50 minutes

Illustrate the concepts of a topographic map through incremental and vizualization
Duration: 2 class periods