GIS 4 Schools 2016
GIS 4 Schools is the sole source provider of technical assistance to Minnesota DNR's Firewise in the Classroom Project.
Firewise in the classroom is a service learning project that introduces students to Geographic Information Technology (GIT) through a series of lessons that show students how to use GIT to help protect their homes and community from the threat of Wildfire or other natural or man-made disasters.
GIS 4 Schools coordinates with Rural Fire Districts and county emergency managers to select Firewise Project areas for schools. At the end of a Firewise project, GIS 4 Schools prepares a report that identifies "High Risk Areas" in a Fire District.
GIS 4 Schools is developing easy to use ArcGIS Online lessons. Four lessons are complete more are on their way.
For More information Contact: Ken Pekarek
(651) 442-2573 gis4schools@gmail.com
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GIS 4 Schools develops custom lessons for non GIS savvy educators to access GIS/GPS technologies. Ken Pekarek, GIS Advisor and trainer can teach your students ArcGIS in 1 to 2 class periods.
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ArcGIS Online Lessons have beenpresentated at 2014 MMSA, 2015 MCOSE and 2015 MCSS conferences:
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Recipient of 2006 Minnesota Governor's Council Commendation and 2005 MnGIS/LIS Lifetime Achievement Award.
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