The MN GIS in K-12 Hub supports and promotes the attainment of geospatial literacy and skills in Minnesota K-12 students. This site is maintained by a partnership of Higher Ed, GIS professionals, teachers, and researchers in order to advance best practices for teaching with geospatial tools in K-12 environments. The website at mngiseducation.org provides resources that support educators to integrate GIS into their teaching through training, geospatial data, and administrative support.

Organization Type: Educational Consultants or Service/Product Providers – for example: Curriculum provider or teacher training; Professional organizations for educational professionals; Educational teaching and research organizations, Higher Education, Non-Profit

Locations Served: All of MN

Contact: Stacey Stark

Email: slstark@d.umn.edu

Types of Resources Offered:

Training, Professional or Specialty Advice, Connections/Network, In-Kind Time (various)

Cost to the School for Resources Offered:

Free

Best Practices Ares for Assistance:

0. Organizational Leadership

1. Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team made up diverse roles and stakeholders., 3. Widespread Communication: District/School communicate activities and accomplishments to families, students, staff, and stakeholders., 4. Equity And Diversity: District/School Proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects, 6. Community Leadership: District/School contribute their experience to professional and community organizations to foster green school capacity beyond their borders., 7. Advanced Recognition: District/School seek advanced recognition through programs like Green Ribbon, LEED, or others.

3. Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

1. Integrated Environmental Education: Environmental education is integrated throughout the curriculum., 2. Outdoor Learning: Outdoor learning experiences are provided ., 3. Teacher Training: Environmental education training is offered to teachers., 4. Environmental Career Preparation: The curriculum connects to environmental career readiness., 5. Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects ., 6. Community Engagement: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.

Additional Detail:

Learn more at: mngiseducation.org