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17/04
Water, Water, Everywhere: Finding and Using Hydrology Data
April 16th, 1:00-3:30pm Indiana State Library, Room 401, Indianapolis
FREE
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This seminar features three speakers who will present on Indiana's hydrology data and GIS uses. Topics will include:
Join Dave Nail and Scott Morlock of the U.S. Geological Survey, and Sally Letsinger of the Indiana Geological Survey to learn how you can use GIS to estimate runoff potential; analyze conservation plans; calculate groundwater flow rates; or predict how fast contaminants will move through a stream system.
Geo-Spatial Technologies in the K-12 Classroom
Thursday, May 3rd, 4:30-7:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
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Are you looking for ways to incorporate orienteering, GPS, GIS, aerial photography or satellite imagery into your classroom? Join us for a quick journey through successful lessons and activities from educators throughout the state. Connections to Indiana Academic Standards, resources, and organizations will be offered. Food will be provided, and professional development points are available.
Project Management Methods for Making Credible Maps
Thursday, June 14th, 1:00-3:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
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How can you make maps that are convincing and reliable? How can you make sure that the knowledge you have is passed on accurately? What can you do if your organization's mapping guru leaves? Cele Morris of the Northwest Indiana Center for Data Analysis will guide you through data development practices for creating maps that mean what they say, with accurate, credible data behind them, providing a greater return on your data investment.
Team Navigation!™ and Treasure Hunts!
Friday, July 13th, 1:00-3:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
FREE
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This unique presentation will engage participants in fun, practical ways of using maps as real navigation tools. It will begin with a Treasure Hunt, using a Treasure Map and a secret puzzle to find a Treasure Chest! Participants, lead by Jeff Coates of TrueNorth and Associates, will learn about:
April 16th, 1:00-3:30pm Indiana State Library, Room 401, Indianapolis
FREE
Register
This seminar features three speakers who will present on Indiana's hydrology data and GIS uses. Topics will include:
- Obtaining and using the National Hydrography Dataset
- Elevation-derived hydrography data
- Indiana's streamflow-gauging network
- Web-based streamflow applications
- Groundwater data in GIS-based analysis
- Incorporating land cover, elevation and soil data into hydrogeology models
Join Dave Nail and Scott Morlock of the U.S. Geological Survey, and Sally Letsinger of the Indiana Geological Survey to learn how you can use GIS to estimate runoff potential; analyze conservation plans; calculate groundwater flow rates; or predict how fast contaminants will move through a stream system.
Geo-Spatial Technologies in the K-12 Classroom
Thursday, May 3rd, 4:30-7:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
FREE
Register
Are you looking for ways to incorporate orienteering, GPS, GIS, aerial photography or satellite imagery into your classroom? Join us for a quick journey through successful lessons and activities from educators throughout the state. Connections to Indiana Academic Standards, resources, and organizations will be offered. Food will be provided, and professional development points are available.
Project Management Methods for Making Credible Maps
Thursday, June 14th, 1:00-3:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
FREE
Register
How can you make maps that are convincing and reliable? How can you make sure that the knowledge you have is passed on accurately? What can you do if your organization's mapping guru leaves? Cele Morris of the Northwest Indiana Center for Data Analysis will guide you through data development practices for creating maps that mean what they say, with accurate, credible data behind them, providing a greater return on your data investment.
Team Navigation!™ and Treasure Hunts!
Friday, July 13th, 1:00-3:30pm, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, Indianapolis
FREE
Register
This unique presentation will engage participants in fun, practical ways of using maps as real navigation tools. It will begin with a Treasure Hunt, using a Treasure Map and a secret puzzle to find a Treasure Chest! Participants, lead by Jeff Coates of TrueNorth and Associates, will learn about:
- How you can easily make accurate maps using aerial photographs available on the internet
- How to read and use a topo map
- Fun interactive ways to introduce maps to others
- How to use map and compass together as a navigational tool
- More about the family sport of orienteering
- How to have a little fun actually navigating!