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Welcome to Mr. Tredinnick's Cartography Program

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​Welcome to the site for Mr. Tredinnick's Cartography program. This project based approach will give students an introduction to some basic concepts of Geography, with a focus on map making using Geospatial technologies and the philosophical backings behind it. Students will get a brief overview of what are some of the technologies that are available for geography, and how they can be used to better understand the world. A particular emphasis will be on the use of the cloud based service ArcGIS and the ideas of map basics, design, and advanced techniques of map mapmaking. 

Module 1: The Craft of the Geographer

Opening Activity: Geographic Perceptions
     Goal: Teach participants the importance of being                  open and willing to look past preconceived                  notions. 
Activity: Where in the World
     Goal: Test students' abilities to recognize                             human and physical characteristics
Notes: Five Themes of Iceland
     Goal: Students will understand the 5 Themes,                     and how they pertain to geographic study,                   using the example of Iceland to recognize                   them. These themes are the basis for                         geographic study, including cartography.

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Five Themes of Iceland
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Geograpic Perceptions
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Where in the World
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Module 2: Using Latitude and Longitude

Opening Activity: Finding Absolute Location
     
Goal:  Get used to finding a location's absolute                       location using a number of                                             different methods. 
Activity: Latitude and Longitude in Google                              Earth
     
Goal: Practice using latitude and longitude in                          Google Earth to find different locations.
Notes: Basic Map References
     Goal: Learn about different geographical reference                 points included on maps. 

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Basic Map References
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Finding Absolute Location
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Latitude and Longitude in Google Earth
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Module 3: Cartographic Principles

Opening Activity: Making a Mental Map
     Goal: Use geographic principles to make a map                 of a known location or route.
Notes: Basics of Cartography
     Goal: Have an idea of the philosophical and                       geographical background of cartography.
Notes: Elements of Maps (TODALSIGS)
     Goal:Learn about the elements of a map and                    how they contribute to making maps that                  are informative, and easy to read.
Activity: Using TODALSIGS
     Goal: Practice working with TODALSIGS to                       make a map that is easily readable. 
Basics of Cartography
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Elements of Maps
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Making a Mental Map
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Using TODALSIGS
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Module 4: All about Maps

Opening Activity: Dealing with a Spherical Earth
​     Goal: Understand the complexities of mapping                     locations from a spherical globe onto a flat                 map by trying to transfer locations from a                   fictitious place.
Notes: Map Projections and Types of Maps

​     Goal: ​Get students to understand the types of                       maps that can be made and the benefits of                 different styles and projections.
Activity: Merits of Maps
     Goal: Judge different maps from the internet for                   their cartographic and geographic value.
Dealing with a Spherical Earth
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Map Projections and Types of Maps
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Module 5: Blending Cartography

Opening Activity: EarthXplorers - History of                                          Cartography
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     Goal: Students will complete this online module                    about the ideas of cartography as a way to                  bring together all the elements of the                          previous modules. Students will also begin                  working with GIS to learn basic                                    cartographic skills and make a map of                        their own.
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Module 6: Principles of GIS

Opening Activity: Mapping You
​     Goal: Students will practice making a                                   rudimentary dot map by adding map notes                 in ArcGIS Online (AGO).
Notes: Introduction to GIS

​     Goal: ​Understand the philosophical basis for                         web-based mapping and the uses for it.
Lecture: TED - GIS
     Goal: See real world applications of web maps.
Introduction to GIS
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Mapping You
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TED - GIS
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Module 7: Adding Data to a Webmap 

Opening Activity: Simple Dot Map
​     Goal: Participants will get an idea of how to                           compile data into a .csv file and create a                     webmap of their own.
Activity: Multi-Category Dot Map 

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Multi-Category Dot Map
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Minnesota Wild Draft Picks
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Simple Dot Map
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Module 9: Location Join to Create a Choropleth

Opening Activity: The Population Reference Bureau
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Module 8: Interpolation Isoline Maps

Opening Activity: Analyzing 2016 Election Data
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