Learning to Think Spatially

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Geographical Sciences Committee, Committee on Support for Thinking Spatially: The Incorporation of Geographic Information Science Across the K-12 Curriculum, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Board On Earth Sciences And Resources, Committee on Support for Thinking Spatially the Incorporation of Geographic Information Science Across the K-12 Curriculum

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Learning to Think Spatially examines how spatial thinking might be incorporated into existing standards-based instruction across the school curriculum. Spatial thinking must be recognized as a fundamental part of K–12 education and as an integrator and a facilitator for problem solving across the curriculum. With advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of geospatial data, spatial thinking will play a significant role in the information-based economy of the twenty-first century. Using appropriately designed support systems tailored to the K–12 context, spatial thinking can be taught formally to all students. A geographic information system (GIS) offers one example of a high-technology support system that can enable students and teachers to practice and apply spatial thinking in many areas of the curriculum.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 IntroductionPART I: THE NATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF SPATIAL THINKING --2 The Nature of Spatial Thinking3 Spatial Thinking in Everyday Life, at Work, and in Science4 Teaching and Learning About Spatial Thinking5 Responding to the Need for Spatial Thinking6 Tools for Thought: The Concept of a Support SystemPART II: SUPPORT FOR SPATIAL THINKING--7 High-Tech Support Systems for Spatial Thinking8 An Assessment of GIS as a System for Supporting Spatial Thinking in the K-12 Context9 GIS as a Support System for Spatial ThinkingPART III: SUPPORTING SPATIAL THINKING IN THE FUTURE--10 Conclusions and Recommendations11 The Spatial ThinkerReferencesAppendix A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix B Oral Presentations and Written StatementsAppendix C Individual Differences in Spatial Thinking: The Effects of Age, Development, and SexAppendix D The Role of Spatial Representations in Learning, Problem Solving, and TransferAppendix E Software Descriptions and ResourcesAppendix F What Is GIScience?Appendix G The Introduction of GIS into K–12 EducationAppendix H Seasonal Differences: A Customized Eighth-Grade GIS ModuleAppendix I List of AcronymsIndex

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Utgivningsdatum2005-02-03
Mått178 x 254 x 24 mm
Vikt838 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor332
FörlagNational Academies Press
ISBN9780309092081

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1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 PART I: THE NATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF SPATIAL THINKING --2 The Nature of Spatial Thinking; 5 3 Spatial Thinking in Everyday Life, at Work, and in Science; 6 4 Teaching and Learning About Spatial Thinking; 7 5 Responding to the Need for Spatial Thinking; 8 6 Tools for Thought: The Concept of a Support System; 9 PART II: SUPPORT FOR SPATIAL THINKING--7 High-Tech Support Systems for Spatial Thinking; 10 8 An Assessment of GIS as a System for Supporting Spatial Thinking in the K-12 Context; 11 9 GIS as a Support System for Spatial Thinking; 12 PART III: SUPPORTING SPATIAL THINKING IN THE FUTURE--10 Conclusions and Recommendations; 13 11 The Spatial Thinker; 14 References; 15 Appendix A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff; 16 Appendix B Oral Presentations and Written Statements; 17 Appendix C Individual Differences in Spatial Thinking: The Effects of Age, Development, and Sex; 18 Appendix D The Role of Spatial Representations in Learning, Problem Solving, and Transfer; 19 Appendix E Software Descriptions and Resources; 20 Appendix F What Is GIScience?; 21 Appendix G The Introduction of GIS into K-12 Education; 22 Appendix H Seasonal Differences: A Customized Eighth-Grade GIS Module; 23 Appendix I List of Acronyms; 24 Index