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GIS - Geographical Information System
The GIS project began in the summer of 2002.
If you require more details of what was achieved, and how, please contact:
Dr Isobel Fleming, Teaching and Learning Consultant, ICT
Tel: (01482) 392475
E-mail 1: isobel.fleming@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: primary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
Click Gofer to get to the East Riding GIS Map pages |
Lynn Kelsey, Teaching and Learning Consultant, Primary ICT
Tel: (01482) 392497
E-mail 1: lynn.kelsey@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: primary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
Background to the Project
This consists of 'layers' of maps with linked data sets associated with them.
For some time the members of the School Improvement Service team have been aware of the
potential for the curriculum application of this system.
One of the barriers to making GIS available to schools was cost.
However, software is now available free of charge from ESRI (UK)
Ltd. which enables interaction with the system.
The constraint of this software is that new data sets cannot be
created using it.
The project forms a part of the LEA Education Development Plan
(EDP) for 2002-2005.
The project aims to:
- raise awareness in schools of the East Riding Council intranet site through the use of electronic maps of the East Riding of Yorkshire
- enable pupils and teachers to develop ICT skills through a range of curriculum contexts (especially history and geography)
- develop GIS support materials, for use throughout all appropriate East Riding schools in Key Stage 2 (KS2) and KS3 onwards
- develop GIS support materials for 'bridging units' to enhance progression in learning for pupils from KS2 to KS3
- identify sources of additional data sets that schools might find useful
- make such materials available for other Yorkshire and Humber region schools through the Yorkshire and Humber Region Broadband Project (YHRBP)
GIS Launch to Schools
The work from the GIS (Geographical Information System) Project and the GIS resources were launched to East Riding Schools on the
14th and 15th November 2005.
The course (S2C3109) was funded for one primary subject leader (either history or geography) from each school to attend and receive
the materials.
The course objectives were:
- to be able to embed ICT in history and geography teaching and learning;
- to understand the curriculum potential of electronic map resources.
35 East Riding Schools attended the launch and received training for the software and resources.
The launch day also included a presentation from Rachel Julian, Senior Research Officer for the Data Observatory.
Copyright
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council provides this service for information purposes only.
The Council seek to meet the highest standard of quality information and every attempt has been made to present up to date and
accurate information.
However, the Council cannot be held responsible for the misuse or misinterpretation of any information and offers no warranty to its
accuracy or completeness.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council accepts no liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on
this information.
The Ordnance Survey mapping included within this web-site is provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council under licence from the
Ordnance Survey in order to fulfil its public function to make available Council held public domain information.
Persons viewing this mapping should contact Ordnance Survey copyright for advice where they wish to licence Ordnance Survey
mapping/map data for their own use.
The OS web site can be found at:
2.9 Educational Establishments
Local Authority funded aided or financially supported schools are
regarded as departments of this local education authority.
They are entitled to access any of the above standard SLA products.
Copies can be made for all internal requirements of schools, and
are now not subject to size restrictions.
If Ordnance Survey material is used in a school prospectus or magazine, sold
or distributed outside the school, then an additional licence is
needed.
Non-LEA schools and colleges need a licence from Ordnance Survey,
which is supplied at no cost.
For full copyright information please download the document below.
User Guide for MapExplorer
This CD has maps of the East Riding of Yorkshire and MapExplorer software which enables the maps to be viewed at different
levels.
The user guide can be printed from the East Riding Maps CD in schools.
O.S. Information and Free Maps
Every school with Y7 pupils has been contacted by Ordnance Survey to offer all next year's Y7 pupils a free 1:25000 scale
map of their area, plus 1 free for every 25 pupils for teachers.
To register for this offer, a delegate from school will need to visit the following website:
Useful Links
Background and information website for GIS
Maps
Click the image above to visit East Riding Data Observatory |
East Riding Data Observatory
The East Riding Data Observatory was launched on Tuesday 1st November at the following web address:
The Data Observatory is a web-based resource providing demographic and socio-economic data and information, around six themes:
- demographics and households;
- deprivation;
- education and skills;
- economy and employment;
- housing;
- people and society.
The information is presented either as data tables, or as thematic maps that show the distribution of the data across the
authority area.
The mapping tools allow the data to be shown at varying scales and with different geographic/administrative boundaries.
The site is aimed at residents, businesses, community and voluntary groups, students, teachers and researchers.
The site includes links to other useful websites and sources of information, a section for reports, such as ward and parish
profiles (which provide summary data from the 2001 Census), and a Bulletin Board for user comments and discussions.
If you have any comments about the Data Observatory, or would like further information, please use the feedback section on the site, or
contact:
Rachel Julian, Senior Research Officer
Tel: 01482 391430
E-mail: rachel.julian@eastriding.gov.uk
Google Earth
Google Earth allows you to ‘visit’ different places around the world and look the terrain or buildings of the area.
It can be a very useful classroom resource.
It should however be used by the teacher on and interactive whiteboard or with a projector, rather than being accessed
individually by pupils.
Google offer a free version of Google Earth - it requires Broadband to work and may not work on machines more than 4 years old.
There is further guidance on the website.
Please read the copyright and licensing information before downloading the software.
Help with GIS
Please click on the image above to visit the DLC website. |
If you need assistance with your work with GIS, please use the graphic link on the left to visit the DLC website, where tutorials are
available for free.
The DLC services the needs of learners of all ages, backgrounds and locations via a range of electronic communication media.
If you require more information about the East Riding GIS project please contact:
Dr Isobel Fleming, Teaching and Learning Consultant, ICT
Tel: (01482) 392475
E-mail 1: isobel.fleming@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: primary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
Lynn Kelsey, Teaching and Learning Consultant, Primary ICT
Tel: (01482) 392497
E-mail 1: lynn.kelsey@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: primary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
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