HR: 1330h
AN: ED32B-1197    [PDF]
TI: GeoWall on the Cheap; Stereo Paper Maps in the Classroom and the Field
AU: * Campbell, K
EM: kmc@umn.edu
AF: National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, St Anthony Falls Laboratory 2 Third Ave S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States
AU: Morin, P J
EM: lpaul@umn.edu
AF: National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, St Anthony Falls Laboratory 2 Third Ave S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States
AU: Morin, P J
EM: lpaul@umn.edu
AF: Department of Geology and Geophysics University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States
AU: Kirkby, K
EM: kirkby@umn.edu
AF: Department of Geology and Geophysics University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States
AB: An inexpensive version of GeoWall material has been developed for use in the field. Using freely available USGS DEM and DRG data and public domain software, local stereo topo maps can be easily created and printed on paper for use in the field without computers or projectors. We have used these maps with a broad group of K-12 students through university undergrads to help them learn to read a standard USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle. This enables students to develop a strong three-dimensional conception of their field area. Another important use of the maps is within an informal educational setting. The stereo maps easily convey topographic information to audiences with little or no Earth Science background or map reading skills. Not only are the maps instructive but they provide an engaging field or classroom activity that fosters enthusiasm for map reading. The technique for creating stereo maps will also be presented.
UR: http://www.geowall.org
DE: 6605 Education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting