For all levels, a 4-H member can create a map, poster, notebook or display of a geospatial project in GPS/GIS. Some additional specific ideas are:
Getting Out - Level 1
- Using the “Take Me on a Tour” activity, create a display and map showing four to six tour sites, geo-tools used to create the map, positional data for the sites and information about the selected sites.
- Using information from the “What Are Geographical Tools?” activity, prepare an exhibit showing and describing 10 mapping tools. Explain how the mapping tools are used and why maps are important.
On the Trail - Level 2
- Using the table from the “Take Me on a Tour” activity from Level 1, create a map showing recreational, historical or public service sites in your community. Determine if additional community resources are needed. Make written suggestions for what resources should be added and where they should be located on your map.
Reaching Your Destination - Level 3
- Create a computer-generated map with layered data that provides information on a community need. Explain how the need was identified, how you gathered information and your recommendations on how to solve the need. Use the template from the “Take Me on a Tour” activity from Level 1 to gather data for the map.
