Celebrate GIS Day on November 17th 2010!
What is GIS Day?
GIS Day is a grassroots event that formalizes the practice of geographic information systems (GIS) users and vendors of opening their doors to schools, businesses, and the general public to showcase real-world applications of this important technology. GIS Day is held each year on the Wednesday during National Geography Week. The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children.
Each year, GIS Day is celebrated in over 73 countries around the world! Through the combined efforts of GIS Day participants, millions of children and adults are educated on GIS technology through geography.
Celebrate GIS Day on November 17th, 2010
This year GIS Staff will be presenting GIS Technology to the students of New Prague Middle School.
Each year the Scott County GIS Department organizes events to celebrate GIS Day and to show how GIS has been used throughout the county. Last year, GIS staff from throughout the county visited with students at Shakopee Middle School. The students were shown the Scott County online GIS mapping site, Google Maps, Bing Maps and other examples of GIS technology!
For more information about GIS Day, go to the GIS Day web page.