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Using GPS to build maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nActivity<\/strong>:<\/p>\nUnderstanding Parks and Impacts through GIS<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0Learn about Geospatial Mapping (GIS\/GPS)<\/em>
\nScience Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0GPS\/GIS technology, Predict, Observe, Collect Data, Collaborate, Solve Complex Problems
\nLife Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Teamwork, Keeping Records, Cooperation<\/p>\nPreparation Activities:<\/strong>\u00a0Review the Facilitator\u2019s Guide and Youth Guide linked in \u201cExplore More\u201d for a complete list of activity requirements. Ask your Extension office for prepared project kits.<\/p>\nWhat You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n– Transparencies copied with grids
\n– Dry erase pens<\/p>\n
Activity:<\/strong><\/p>\nA) Work as a team to design a park
\nB) Work as a team to solve a pressing community issue using geospatial data<\/p>\n
Consider entering your park design in the National Science Experiment!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
<\/h5>\nFinished this Activity?<\/strong><\/h5>\nComplete this survey.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Explore More<\/strong><\/h5>\nContact your local Extension Office for information about GPS equipment<\/p>\n
4-H Maps Apps Youth Guide<\/a><\/p>\n4-H Maps Apps Facilitator Guide<\/a><\/p>\nU.S. Forest Service<\/a><\/p>\nBureau of Land Management<\/a><\/p>\nNational Park Service<\/a><\/p>\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service<\/a><\/p>\nBureau of Reclamation<\/a><\/p>\nFederal Recreation Lands<\/a><\/p>\nWashington State Parks<\/a><\/p>\nNorth Cascade National Park<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
It\u2019s All Connected:<\/strong><\/h5>\nIntermediate Park Passport Booklet<\/a><\/p>\nBellingham Park Facilities<\/a><\/p>\nBellingham Parks Map<\/a><\/p>\nWhatcom County Park Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n
Activity<\/strong>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0Learn about Geospatial Mapping (GIS\/GPS)<\/em> Preparation Activities:<\/strong>\u00a0Review the Facilitator\u2019s Guide and Youth Guide linked in \u201cExplore More\u201d for a complete list of activity requirements. Ask your Extension office for prepared project kits.<\/p>\n What You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n – Transparencies copied with grids Activity:<\/strong><\/p>\n A) Work as a team to design a park Consider entering your park design in the National Science Experiment!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Complete this survey.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact your local Extension Office for information about GPS equipment<\/p>\n 4-H Maps Apps Youth Guide<\/a><\/p>\n 4-H Maps Apps Facilitator Guide<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Forest Service<\/a><\/p>\n Bureau of Land Management<\/a><\/p>\n National Park Service<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service<\/a><\/p>\n Bureau of Reclamation<\/a><\/p>\n Federal Recreation Lands<\/a><\/p>\n Washington State Parks<\/a><\/p>\n North Cascade National Park<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Intermediate Park Passport Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n Bellingham Park Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n Bellingham Parks Map<\/a><\/p>\n Whatcom County Park Facilities<\/a><\/p>\nUnderstanding Parks and Impacts through GIS<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nScience Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0GPS\/GIS technology, Predict, Observe, Collect Data, Collaborate, Solve Complex Problems
\nLife Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Teamwork, Keeping Records, Cooperation<\/p>\n
\n– Dry erase pens<\/p>\n
\nB) Work as a team to solve a pressing community issue using geospatial data<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
Finished this Activity?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Explore More<\/strong><\/h5>\n
It\u2019s All Connected:<\/strong><\/h5>\n