MapStats
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MapStats
MapStats introduces students to mapping technology/GIS, statistics, and databases. The program can be used to teach students about cultural geography, the digital divide, global health, and history (see the Lessons section).
The MapStats activity allows students to view and edit maps without internet access. It also supports online services to share more data, regional maps, and lesson plans.
Mapping Technology
One of the leading technologies in the developing world is development and content-creation in mapping. These programs are often called Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Included Maps
United States, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East
Included Data
Population, area, GDP, year of independence/statehood, major languages, population density, spread of internet and mobile phones, HIV/AIDS, malaria, scientific papers, coastline, and population in 1950
Learning with MapStats
Level 1: Using Maps for Information
Closing the Digital Divide
Cultural Geography: English and Spanish in the US
Global Health: Malaria Crisis
Level 2: MapStats as a Database
Highlighting Coastal Areas
US History: Statehood
Level 3: Creating and Sharing Maps
Viewing Online Data
Viewing Online Maps
Creating and Sharing Data
Programming
The program mainly relies on JavaScript within SVG maps from Wikipedia. You can add your own regional map if it is in SVG format.
The offline data is stored in JavaScript arrays.
