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Using the web GIS in the classroom Biology, Integrated Science – 50 min. periods In preparation (previous week): 3D to 2D, topography, coordinates (lat./long.). Also, have studied biodiversity already. Week schedule: M,T,W: Explore website (GIS), paper maps Homework: scaffolded vocabulary activities Crossword puzzles, jigsaws, matching Th, F: Planning/Presentation in groups: Research in computer lab. Learn about stakeholder Standards: Biology 6b. changes in ecosystem Calif. Geology 9a. Economic impact 9b Natural hazards – levee 9c Importance of water to south I and E a-m (except f) Culminating activity: Poster presentation A TV press conference is being held on voting for or against the Peripheral Canal. You are part of the panel. Stakeholder (explain who they are) Stance on peripheral canal Include how to deal with water to LA issue Population considerations (US Census website). Include 3 reasons to back up your point Include list of vocabulary terms for glossary Evidence using GIS (include layers) which best supports your stance Picture Integrated Science Final Task: Standard covered: CA Geology 9c (origins of CA freshwater, supply an demand….) Bio/Life Science 6b (changes in ecosystem from climate, human activity Prior knowledge: Topo maps – reading and interpreting Watershed concept Ecosystems Final task introduction/presentation or student worksheet for computers Task layer board – CA water use State map layers (in order) Agriculture – what does agriculture need? (water) Layer rivers – S. Calif., no rivers, how does ag. get water? Layer canals – S. CA, no ag. but canal, why? Layer urban – water use? Can continue with grasslands, forests Focus on Delta – Zoom-Layer Delta (show, turn off) Layer: Agriculture, Islands, Levees, Flood area (can continue with living factor layers) Conclusion: Water critical to CA; Delta critical for CA water; lots of human activity/interests Final task: Stakeholders Issue: Stakeholder research/decisions probably too adva