Updated Popular Lesson "Exploring 10 Landscapes" in the ArcLessons Library



Esri Screenshot of Exploring 10 Landscapes



Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D., Education Manager at Esri has updated and revised the popular “Exploring 10 Landscapes” Lesson.  Dr. Kerski also generously provides a Bonus Landscape!   See his description below:

http://edcommunity.esri.com/arclessons/lesson.cfm?id=529

Data set: http://www.arcgis.com/explorer/?open=f64a0772c5ab472f80332e9285ef125c

"In this lesson, you will use ArcGIS Explorer Online to investigate 11 topographic map features and their surrounding landscapes. 

Objectives: Work with topographic maps, including features, elevation, measurement, and other aspects of these maps to understand physical and cultural processes and the results of those processes.

Requirements: Web browser

Level: 5 Questions for 11 landscapes = 55 questions total.

Students need to be familiar with topographic maps and some basics of physical and cultural geography to most effectively use this lesson.

Landscape 1: Sand Dunes

Landscape 2: Karst

Landscape 3: Eskers

Landscape 4: Plate Tectonics

Landscape 5: Swamp

Landscape 6: Glaciers

Landscape 7: Rivers

Landscape 8: Railroad-Influenced Towns

Landscape 9: Modified Coastlines

Landscape 10: Volcanoes

Landscape 11: Protected Areas - Waihe'e -MAUI !

Activity: Students can work independently or in groups through each of the 11 activities. They could choose one of the 11 areas featured to construct a written report and/or an oral presentation to the class about the area they select.

Revised 19 August 2011 with improvements and answer key. Updated: 11 May 2012."

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