- Description
- Students interpret information from different types of visual data representations used in the forest industry.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to maps, land images, compasses and GPS units.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and explain different types of maps and remote imaging used in the forest industry
1.1 examine different types of maps used in the forest industry, including but not limited to:
1.1.1 base maps
1.1.2 topographic/contour maps
1.1.3 soil type maps
1.1.4 forest stand or type maps
1.2 describe components and applications of the National Topographic Grid System and the Western Grid Survey System
1.3 explain the purpose and techniques of remote sensing, including but not limited to:
1.3.1 aerial photography
1.3.2 satellite imagery
1.3.3 thermal imaging
1.4 compare the applications of remote sensing in the forest industry
2 interpret and apply information from maps and digital imaging
2.1 interpret and draw conclusions based on common types of images captured by various remote sensing sources
2.2 examine information-gathering technologies and explain their applications in mapping, including but not limited to:
2.2.1 satellite imagery
2.2.2 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
2.2.3 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2.3 use hand compass and map orienteering skills
2.4 demonstrate GPS orienteering skills
2.5 locate a point/parcel on a map, using:
2.5.1 legal survey description
2.5.2 latitude and longitude
2.5.3 UTM Grid System (use 1:50000 Canada Topographical Series Maps)
2.6 use topographical maps to:
2.6.1 determine land terrain; e.g., steep, flat
2.6.2 calculate distance and area
2.7 demonstrate applications of aerial photographs in the stereoscopic viewing of topographic features
2.8 compare details of maps used by the forest industry and aerial photographs with existing ground conditions
2.9 compare details of an aerial photograph or digital image with corresponding parts of a forest cover map
3 demonstrate procedures used to create maps
3.1 explain the construction of two-dimensional maps based on information gathered from various sources; e.g., aerial photographs, digital images
3.2 construct a simple map that represents a local forested area, including:
3.2.1 scale and measurement
3.2.2 legend
3.2.3 major land and forest features
3.2.4 topography
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.