Geographic Information Systems

The GIS 'Key' allows children to understand what Geographic Information Systems are, and how they can help capture, analyse and model data.
 
Your pupils will learn all about…
Geographic Information Systems in general
GIS and its component parts
GIS and its many applications
 
And will love the engaging worksheets and activities looking at…
What a Geographic Information System is
How the police use GIS to determine patterns in crimes
How local authorities use GIS to develop and evaluate flood defences
How GIS can help identify the best places to locate wind farms
How supermarkets use GIS to identify where to build their stores
 
Which, in turn, will help them to…
Understand how locational and spatial data can be captured and modelled in a GIS
Explain why crime is focused in particular locations
Recognise that communities need to be protected from flooding and how that can be achieved
Understand how specific locations are selected for certain developments, like wind farms and supermarkets
 
Purchase today to get access to the planning leaflet, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and suggested activities, all of which align with KS2 National Curriculum requirements.
 
The 'Key' is also available to purchase as a digital download. 
 
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!