Elementary Course in Using GIS in Geography Curriculum Session 2 ( 3 hours ) Creating a map with data manipulation

Brief revision of Session 1 Making Choropleth Map （ 面量圖／等值區域圖 ） with data manipulation with data manipulation Using basic functions to set Queries Application of Thermal Ranges in GIS models Correlation of GIS layers Creating Buffer zone Practical Exercise Discussion of applying GIS by participants (optional) Perform actions in PC software with application to learning and teaching geography with examples around the world

Revision of skills learned in Session 1

Any limitations or drawbacks of conventional approach in teaching geography?

Opportunity and Risks – Is it rational to live in hazard- prone areas?

1.html ( Excellent NOAA video and puzzle game with vivid animations on plate tectonic theory) (Excellent analysis with digital maps and colorful (Excellent analysis with digital maps and colorful diagrams on earthquake and plate tectonic) diagrams on earthquake and plate tectonic)

earthquake-full.pdf Sichuan Earthquake and Earthquake Prediction – Prof. Chan Lung Sang (Dept. of Earth Science University of Hong Kong) Sichuan Earthquake and Earthquake Prediction – Prof. Chan Lung Sang (Dept. of Earth Science University of Hong Kong) Sichuan_Earthquake_2008-chi-web doc 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Geography Worksheets (24 pages) 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Geography Worksheets (24 pages) esource_list_for_sichuan_earthquake_3-30_may.doc Reference and resource list for Sichuan Earthquake, May 2007 Reference and resource list for Sichuan Earthquake, May page=1&feature_id=1022&page=20 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (list of websites) Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (list of websites)

Demonstration of using GIS software in teaching and learning geography Making choropleth maps to show locations and relationships among zones of earthquake, volcanic belts and plate tectonics

Practical Exercise Create GIS overlays to show 1. Places with earthquake magnitude greater than 6 and depth of more than 50 km. ( __ places) 2. Active volcanoes with elevation of more than 3,000 meters. ( __ selections) [ hint: get unique value ] 3. Places with earthquake MAG >= 6 and classified in 2 categories in desired colour range. ( __ places ) 4. A buffer zone of 1,000 km with MAG = 8, must show 4 transparent buffer rings. ( names of city and countries being affected?? ) ( names of city and countries being affected?? )

Practical Exercise Ans cities volcanoes cities 4. Port Morseby, PNG & Solomon Islands PNG & Solomon Islands Please complete the Evaluation Form