Workshop Structure

Manatee River, Florida

IV. Introductory Exercise

A. “Finders Keepers,” Sarasota, Florida

V. Basic concepts for understanding wetlands

A. Functions and Values

VI. 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

VII. Manual GIS

A. Exercise:

1. Features Overlays Tech 2, Element 1

VIII. Geographic Background

A. Slide Presentation: Tampa Bay, Florida

IX. 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

X. Satellite Imagery

A. Exercise

1. Use of Landsat 7 (TM) Satellite Imagery Skill 1, Element 22

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