GIS-Geographic Information Systems

A GIS student experience page has been created to communicate to all parents and students what we have worked on and what we are currently working on in the Global Ecology GIS class.

The link for this page is www.gispoolesville.blogspot.com

This page is maintained by Ted Gardiner, GIS teacher.

Native American Immersion

To further embrace Native Americans and the celebration of Native American month, Global House teachers conduct an intensive hands on Native American experience. Students rotate through activities that  include archery, tree identification, working together in small groups, natural surroundings studies and a night hike. English skills are brought in to play as students act out Native American legends. One of the highlights is the celebratory meal of buffalo burgers and fried cornmeal.

Bridging the Watershed at Harpers Ferry

Students study the role that water plays on the settlement and development of a colonial town. They examine transportation, power and consumptive uses of water. Real life experiences help the students understand first hand why natural resources are vital to our way of life. Examining how the town used it's resources and the impacts those uses had on the environment is evaluated.

Gettysburg BattleField Analysis

Students participate in interdisciplinary lessons involving GIS, American History and Environmental Science to understand the dynamics strategies of the battle of Gettsyburg. In the classroom, students use GIS to map troop movement. On the battlefield, students exaime the effects of the battle on water quality, forests and soils. They also reenact troop movements on the actual fields.

Roosevelt Island Stewardship Field Studies

Students assist the National Park Service with invasive species removal while learning about the goals and achievements of Teddy Roosevelt. Hands on experience with plant identification and removal deepens students observational skills and gives them a sense of accomplishment.

Tree Planting and Monitoring - 4 year study

Students each planted at tree of their choice, either Button Bush, Hazelnut, Pin Oak, Red Bud or Persimmon. The students then cared for the trees in the greenhouse, took measurements on their trees, and completed a detailed journal entry on their tree. The trees will be taken care of and monitored by the students over the next 4 years, and will be planted in a riparian barrier restoration zone in their senior year.