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Welcome to Mr. Tredinnick's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Class!

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"Fail Early, Fail Often, Learn By Doing"

This one semester class explores the uses and applications of Geographic Information System (GIS) software. With the internet there is more information available than ever before, GIS gives users the possibility to display this data in new informative ways. Students will use GIS mapping software to collect, display, analyze, and share data as informational electronic maps. This project based course is part of the St. Paul Preparatory School STEM program and also counts as a social studies elective course.  
Geographic Information Systems - Spring 2016
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Congrats 2016 Minnesota on the Map Contest Winners!

Damla Bostan - Lake Street Mural Tour
Misia (Slowski Polski) - YMCA and McDonald's Location vs. Average Income and Age in Twin Cities

Unit I - Basics of Cartography

Unit I Course Schedule

Week 1: Course Introduction
     (Jan 25-29)
Module 1.1: Course Introduction
     - Mapping your Neighborhood (Assignment)
     - 2016 GIS Students
     - Snap2Map Demonstration
     - Introduction to GIS
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          + Virtual Job Shadow: Climate Scientist
​     - Go Over Syllabus
     HW: Download Google Earth
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Week 2: The Craft of the Geographer
     (Feb 1-5)
Module 1.2: Basics of Geography
     - Basic Map References (Notes)
     - Using Latitude and Longitude...and Google                 Earth (Assignment)
​     HW: Reference Point Map Quiz
Module 1.3: Cartography
     - Reference Points Map Quiz
     - The History of Cartography (Notes)
​          + Evolution of the World Map
     HW: Find a Map (Assignment)
Module 1.4: Making Good Maps
     - Elements of a "Good" Map (Notes)
          + 1965 Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and                           Eastern Thailand Map
     - Examining NatGeo Maps (Assignment)
​          + National Geographic Maps: Print Collection
Week 3: Maps and Styles
     (Feb 8-12)
Module 1.5: Map Projections and Types of Maps
​     - Exploring Map Projections (Notes)
     - Thematic Maps (Notes)
     HW: Test Next Class - Study Guide Below
          - Unit I Test - Basic Cartography
Module 1.6: Review and Quiz
     - Review Time
     - Unit I Test - Basic Cartography
          + Thursday February 11th, 2016
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Unit I Notes

Basic Map References
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Elements of a "Good" Map
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Exploring Map Projections
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Thematic Maps
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The History of Cartography
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Unit I Test and Quizzes Prep

Reference Point Map Review
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Study Guide: Unit I - Basic Cartography
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Unit I Assignments

Examining NatGeo Maps
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Find a Map
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Mapping Your Neighborhood
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Using Latitude and Longitude...and Google Earth
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Unit I Website Links

27 Facts About Maps

Demo GeoForm

Discover the Forest

The Evolution of the World Map

National Geographic Maps: Print Collection

Sample Google GeoForm


Unit II - Principles of GIS

Unit II Course Schedule

Week 4: Beginning GIS
     (Feb 15-19)
Module 2.1: Essential Vocabulary
​     + Basic GIS Vocabulary (Assignments)
     HW: You know nothing SoHo (Assignment)
​          + Steve Johnson Ted Talk
Module 2.2: Using GIS
     - Introduction to GIS (Notes)
     - Exploring ArcGIS Gallery
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Week 5: GIS Essentials
     (Feb 22-26)
Module 2.3: Data
​     - Understanding GIS Data (Notes)
​     - Pre-Planning Maps (Assignment)

Module 2.4: Layers
​     - Understanding GIS Layers (Notes)
     HW: Unit II Test Next Class - Study Guide Below
Module 2.5: Applications of GIS
     - Concepts of GIS Quiz - Friday. Feb 26th
     HW: Applications of GIS (Assignment)

Unit II Notes

Introduction To GIS
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Understanding GIS Data
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Understanding GIS Layers
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Unit II Test Prep

Study Guide: Unit II - Principles of GIS
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Unit II Assignments

Applications of GIS
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Basic GIS Vocabulary
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Pre-Planning Maps
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You Know Nothing SoHo
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Unit II Website Links

ArcGIS Dictionary

​ArcGIS Gallery

Esri

Steve Johnson Ted Talk


Unit III - Making Maps

Unit III Course Schedule

Week 6: Introduction to ArcGIS
     (Feb 29-Mar 4)
Module 3.1: Using ArcGIS
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Becoming Familiar with ArcGIS (Assignment)
Module 3.2: Styling a Population Choropleth
     - Adding and Styling Layers (Assignment)
Week 7: Making Dot and Heat Maps
     (Mar 7-11)
Module 3.3: Dot Maps
     - Creating a Simple Dot Map (Assignment) 
     - Creating a Multi-Category Dot Map (Assignment)
     HW: Finish Dot Maps

Module 3.4: Developing Dot Maps
     Challenge 1: SPP Students (Assignment)
     - New Mexico Airports (Assignment)
     HW: Finish New Mexico Airports Map and                  Thought Questions

Module 3.5: ​Open Source Data
     - Your Open Source Map (Assignment)
     - Present student's Open Source Maps
     - Planning a Scouting Trip (Assignment)
     HW: Finish the Planning a Scouting Trip                    Assignment
Week 8: Layers
     (Mar 14-18)
Module 3.6: Create a Layer
     - Creating a Feature Layer (Assignment)

Module 3.7: Create a Layer
     - Student work-time
     HW: Finish Creating a Feature Layer Activity
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Week 9: Creating Web Apps
     (Mar 21-25)
Module 3.8: Swipe Map App
     - Creating a Swipe Map (Assignment)
    HW: Create your own Swipe Map
          + Page 3 of Creating a Swipe Map Assignment Paper
Module 3.9: Examining Swipe Apps
     - Student Work Time
     - Students Present Swipe Maps
     HW: Environmental Swipe Maps (Assignment)
          + Amazon Footprint and Deforestation
​Module 3.10: ​Story Map Tour
​     - Creating a Story Map Tour (Assignment)
​     + Saint Petersburg City Tour
Week 10: Creating Web Apps
     (Mar 28-Apr 1)
Module 3.11: GeoForm Web App
     - Creating a GeoForm (Assignment)
     HW: Have at least 20 people participate in your GeoForm
Module 3.12: Unit III Wrap-Up
     - Make a Portfolio (Assignment)
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Unit III Assignments

Adding and Styling Layers
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Becoming Familiar with ArcGIS
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Challenge 1: Mapping SPP Students (Data set)
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Challenge 1: SPP Students
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Creating A Feature Layer
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Creating A GeoForm
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Creating a Multi-Category Dot Map
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Creating a Simple Dot Map
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Creating a Story Map Tour
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Creating A Swipe Map
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Environmental Swipe Maps
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Create a Portfolio
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Minnesota Wild Draft Picks
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New Mexico Airports
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Planning a Scouting Trip
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Your Open Source Map
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Unit III Website Links

ArcGIS Open Data

Color Style Guide

Example Story Maps

​Minnesota Geospatial Commons

Open Government

​​Open Ramsey

Snap2Map - Google Play

Snap2Map - iTunes


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- Spring Break - 
April 2-10

Snap2Map App
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Unit IV - Performing Analysis

Unit IV Course Schedule

Week 11: Basic Analysis
     (Apr 11-15)
Module 4.1: Introduction to Analysis
     Challenge 2: 2014 HDI Report (Assignment)
          + Challenge 2: 2014 HDI Report (Data Set)
     - HDI Predictor Map (Assignment)
Module 4.2: Build a New Fire Station
     - Mapping Minneapolis Fire Station (Assignment)
​     - Planning a Station Visit (Assignment)
     HW: Proposing a New Fire Station (Assignment)
Module 4.3: Find Nearest and Trace Downstream
     - Finding an Airfield (Assignment)
     - Environmental Impact Analysis (Assignment)
Week 12: Analysis Application
     (Apr 18-22)
Module 4.4: ESRI Geoinqueries
     - Geoinqueries (Assignment)
          + Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers
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          + Whats the Range?
Module 4.5: Examining Gander Mountain
     - Gander Mountain Distribution Center                           (Assignment)
​          + Gander Mountain Store List
          + Gander Distribution Center
Week 13: Market Analysis
     (Apr 25-29)
Module 4.6: Finish Gander Mountain
     - Finish Story Maps
     - Present Proposed Locations
Module 4.7: Market Analysis
     - Saint Paul MLS Stadium (Assignment)
Module 4.8: Data Enrichment
     - Finding an Apartment (Assignment)
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​Unit IV Assignments

Challenge 2: 2014 HDI Report (Data Set)
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Challenge 2: 2014 HDI Report
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Environmental Impact Analysis
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Finding an Airfield
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Finding an Apartment
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Gander Mountain Distribution Center
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Gander Distribution Center
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Gander Mountain Store List
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Geoinquiries
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HDI Predictor Map
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Mapping Minneapolis Fire Stations
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Planning a Station Visit
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Saint Paul MLS Stadium
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Unit IV Website Links

A Fresh Look at Cuban Trade

Location Analysis for Distribution Centers


Unit V - Project Based Learning

Unit V Course Schedule
Week 14: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     (May 2-6)
Module 5.1: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     - Register
     - Minnesota on the Map (Assignment)
​          + Work time
Module 5.2: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     - Minnesota on the Map (Assignment)
​          + Work time
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Week 17: Proposing a World Cup Host Site
     (May 23-27)
Module 5.8: World Cup Proposal
     - Secure the World Cup (Assignment)
          + Work Time 
Module 5.9: World Cup Proposal
     - Secure the World Cup (Assignment)
          + Work Time 
Module 5.10: World Cup Proposal
     - Secure the World Cup (Assignment)
          + Work Time 
Week 15: Finish ArcGIS Contest
     (May 9-13)
Module 5.3: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     - Minnesota on the Map (Assignment)
​          + Work time
Module 5.4: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     - Minnesota on the Map (Assignment)
​          + Work time
Module 5.5: Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest
     - Minnesota on the Map (Assignment)
​          + Work time
     - Share Maps
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Week 18: World Cup Presentations
     (May 30 - June 3)
Module 5.11 Proposed Host Side Presentations
     - Benelux     - Australia
     - Kenya        - Egypt
    - Canada      - Portugal
Module 5.12: Proposed Host Side Presentations
     - China         - Colombia        - Costa Rica/Panam
     - India           - Switz/Aus/Lich
    - Turkey         - Poland
Week 16: Proposing a World Cup Host Site
     (May 16-20)
Module 5.6: World Cup Presentations
     - Present World Cup Proposals

Module 5.7: World Cup Proposal
     - Secure the World Cup (Assignment)
          + Work Time 
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Week 19: Semester Finals
     (June 6-10)
Module 5.13: Class Wrap-Up
     - Debrief World Cup Presentations
     - Presentation: Deb Grundmanis - Uses of GIS at           the Minnesota Department of Health
     - End of Class Survey

Unit V Assignments

Minnesota on the Map
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Secure the World Cup
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Unit V Website Links

ESRI: Careers in GIS

GANS: Geospatial Careers

Minnesota ArcGIS Map Contest

Submitting Your Map


Mr. Tredinnick's Other GIS Courses

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GIS Class Forum

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Click on the picture above to enter into the forum when students can discuss topics relating to the course. The forum is also a good place for students to ask questions to each other and the teacher about the course and the ArcGIS software. 
Application Exit Ticket
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Helpful Geography and GIS Websites

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ArcGIS

Maphill

CIA World Factbook

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World Mapper

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Google Earth

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Geocaching.com

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National Geographic MapMaker

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App Studio for ArcGIS

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National Geographic

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ArcGIS Earth

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Minnesota Geospatial Commons

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Open Ramsey

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National Historical GIS

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Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education

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U-Spatial

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ArcGIS Open Data

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Open Government

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