Workshop Structure
Indiana Dunes, Chicago, Illinois

I. Pre-test

A. Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

II. Introduction

A. Development Team
B. Participants

III. Materials introduction

A. Binders and supplies

IV. Introductory Exercise

A. " Finders Keepers," Chicago, Illinois

V. Map Use ( Introduction to Scale and Area Measurement)

A. Exercises:

1. Site Location    Skill 1,  Element 1
2. Scale of Map   Skill 2,  Element 1
3. Area of Site     Tech 1,  Element 1

VI. Basic concepts for understanding wetlands

A. Functions and Values

VII. Manual GIS

A. Exercise:

1. Features Overlays  Tech 2,  Element 1

VIII. Comparison of Topographic Quadrangles

A. Exercise:

1. Comparison of Topo Quads.    Skill 3,   Element 4
2. Channel Overlays       Tech 2,  Element 6
3. Feature and Channel Overlays   Tech 2,  Element 7
4. Channel Changes        Tech 4,  Element 5

IX. Geographic Background

A. A. Photo Essay: Indiana Dunes, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

XI. Wetlands (Using Habitat Maps)

A. Exercises:

1. Classification of Habitats       Skill 1,   Element 3
2. Comparison of Habitat Maps      Skill 3,   Element 1
3. Evaluate Habitat Change       Tech 3,  Element 1
4. Habitat Maps and Other Features    Tech 2,  Element 2
5. Habitat Maps and Feature Overlays  Skill 3,   Element 2
6. Cause and Effect          Tech 4,  Element 1

XI. Satellite Imagery

A. Exercise

1. Use of Satellite Imagery (TM)     Skill 1,   Element 31
2004 Aerial Photograph


XII. Aerial Photography:

A. Exercises:

1. Comparison of Aerial Photography  Skill 1, Element 4
With Photo Essay

XIII. Website (www.wetmaap.org)

A. Using and accessing the website

XIV. Summary

A. Concepts, skills, and techniques

XV. Post-test

A. Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

XVI. Workshop evaluation