SmartGrowth - Mapping and spatial analysis

This resource targets geography achievement standards level 6-8 and social studies level.

This page uses conventional and electronic mapping methods to spatially analyse the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.

The chart below outlines all activities that can be used in the classroom as well as assessment information. This is one of six education resource topics created for teachers of geography 5.

Activities		Assessment	Curriculum Level	Geographic concepts	Geographic skills
3a	Aerial photo identification game Small group internet aerial photograph identification game Activity Summary Aerial photo worksheet	2.2, 3.2, 1.6, 3.3, 2.6, 3.6, 2.5, 3.5	7, 8	Spatial patterns	Visuals
3b	Existing knowledge brainstorm Group brainstorm activity Activity Summary Brainstorm template	2.2, 3.3, 2.5, 3.5	6, 7, 8	Interaction Processes	Mapping
3c	Précis map Create a précis map of the western Bay of Plenty sub-region Activity Summary Map outlines and source map	2.2, 1.8, 2.8, 3.3, 3.8	6, 7, 8	Spatial patterns Environments	Mapping
3d	Tsunami & inundation mapping Activity Summary Tauranga Mount & Pāpāmoa map outline Tsunami evacuation zone map
3e	Māori place names Simple search and find activity using a map and index Activity Summary	All	6, 7, 8	Environments Spatial patterns	Mapping
3f	Spatially compare local shopping areas Google Earth / Google Maps activity Activity Summary	1.8, 2.2, 2.8, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5	6, 7, 8	Environments	Mapping Visuals
3g	GIS data GIS data files Problem solving case studies using GIS Activity Summary	2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 1.8, 2.8, 3.8	6, 7, 8	Spatial patterns	Visuals