Workshop Structure
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,” High Island, Texas
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. Photo Essay:Trinity River area, Texas
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