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| Wetmaap workshop participants on a guided field trip at Weedon Island Preserve in 2003. |
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| Participants learn to use aerial photographs, topographic maps, satellite imagery, and wetland habitat maps. |
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This two and a half day hands-on course will explore changes in wetlands and habitats of Weedon Island Preserve in Tampa Bay (a guided tour of Weedon Island is included on third day). Participants will be introduced to wetland habitats' functions and values, wetland mapping, digital databases, and GIS technology.
This workshop will promote public awareness and assist with the integration of wetland loss issues using maps and images into existing curricula and provide an understanding of the cause and effect of wetland change. Emphasis is placed on wetland versatility and skill development by combining graphic skills, aerial photographic interpretation, topographic map skills, manual GIS technologies and content knowledge in earth science, geography, environmental science, and biology.
All participants are provided with a binder and packet of materials that include:
- curriculum supplements
- educator's supplement with resource guide
- geographic summary of the site
- statistical information
- exercises
- photographic essay
- aerial photos
- topographic maps
- wetland and upland habitat maps
- markers, pencils, rulers, magnifying glass, tape, and more
The above resources and additional information can be found on the WETMAAP Website.
Course outline meets state and national curriculum standards for science, math and geography.
Workshop participants will receive a certificate of completion from WETMAAP. Elementary, middle, or high school educators, can receive 22 contact hours (or something comparable to 22 hours, depending on your school district). Please contact your school district and bring with you the necessary paperwork to ensure you receive credit for workshop attendence.
Additionally, undergraduate Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) can be earned through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Registration form may be obtained here: http://ce.louisiana.edu/LETC/WebSiteRegistration.pdf
If interested in Graduate School Credit through Chadron State College in Nebraska, please contact Dr. Catherine Lockwood at clockwood@csc.edu.
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To register for the WETMAAP workshop, please contact:
Kristine Martella, GIS Specialist
Phone: 727-631-2142
Email: kristine_martella@usgs.gov
There will be a deposit of $20.00 that will be returned on the first day of the workshop.
Make checks payable to: Chadron State College
Mail to: Kristine Martella, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
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