On November 19, 2003, fourth grade students from Mt. Comfort School in Hancock County, Indiana visited IUPUI for GIS Day 2003. During their visit they were introduced to
Think Map software from
WTH Engineering,Inc., the
Lilly Arbor Project of the
Center for Earth and Environmental Science and the
Geography Educators' Network of Indiana (GENI) , as well as the University Library's own
Electronic Atlas of Central Indiana.
Following introductory sessions, the students viewed their own artwork on display in the lower level of University Library and had an opportunity to ask questions one-on-one of the presenters.
Finally, they attended a wrap-up session where they were quizzed on what they had learned about GIS during the day and prizes were awarded to those with the quickest correct answers.
Media Specialist, Dana Hochstedler, who had arranged the field trip, accepted free Think Map software from Ben Narwold of WTH Engineering, Inc. for the students to use back at school.
