Workshop Structure
Weedon Island, Tampa Bay, Florida
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,” Tampa, 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