National Geographic FieldScope

Annie EvansVirginia Geographic Alliance

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Overview of Session Introductions

– What is GIS?

What is citizen science?

What is FieldScope?

What is geo-reasoning?

How can I get my students involved?

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What is GIS?

Key Features:• “layers” of information - all geo-referenced• Shape, line, point files• Ability to make queries

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What is citizen science? Voluntary collection of data to contribute to a larger cause,

question, or database. Examples:

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What is FieldScope? A GIS- and web-based platform for exploring citizen science data

Highlights– Learner Friendly– New data is being added all the time (it’s alive!)

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What is geo-reasoning? Decision Making

– Geographic (location, transportation)– Far-reaching (remote consequences)

Systems Thinking– Human systems– Environmental systems– Human-environment interactions

Source: Daniel Edelson, VP Education, NGEP

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FieldScope and geo-reasoning Geographic Decision Making

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Human Systems

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Environmental Systems

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Human-Environment Interactions

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Far-reaching Decisions

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How can I get my students involved? Get involved with a citizen science organization that is using

FieldScope– FrogWatch USA– Project BudBurst– Trash Free Potomac Watershed– Nature Bridge – Olympic National Park– BioBlitz 2013 in New Orleans

Stay tuned for “project builder” tools…– For updates check www.natgeoed.org/fieldscope

Use FieldScope to explore issues as we just did! – Civic Engagement meets Citizen Science with GIS

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Going Deeper Which FieldScope project do you want to dive into more deeply?

– VGA /NOAA

How can you see using it with your students?