Creating Compelling Mapping Projects

How to create mapping projects that engage your students

Steven Johnson

Project Type:

Desktop

Audience:

Other

Difficulty:

Beginner

Educator Preparation Time:

1 hour

Education Activity Duration:

2 - 4 hours

Tags: 

mapathon how-to service learning spatial citizenship open mapping

One of the compelling features of open mapping is being able to connect geographic learning with projects that have immediate and tangible impact. Humanitarian mapping projects are the best known examples, but there are other ways of teaching geography through service. This how-to will take you through the steps of creating your own mapping projects for your classroom mapping projects.