Lesson 5 - data analysis - mapping 

In this lesson we will make some cool maps using a programme called Quantum GIS (QGIS for short!). GIS simply makes maps on the computer. It works by stacking lots of layer with different information – a bit like drawing lots of pictures on tracing paper and then putting them together. QGIS is a also bit like Google maps but you can draw on it and add extra information which can be really useful.

 

QGIS is a freely available mapping program that can be downloaded to your/the school laptop. Depending on your school online security, you may have trouble downloading QGIS. I suggest that the teacher checks this ahead of time and tries to download QGIS as it can take a while. 

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You can download a PowerPoint presentation introducing QGIS and what you will need to do by clicking the button below. Alternatively, this information is provided as a narrated PowerPoint (see YouTube video). If the teacher is feeling brave they may even do a live demo of QGIS for the students. 

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Once you have looked at the introduction, you can download and follow through the instructions below: