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What is Land Surveying?

Land surveying is the process of measuring and mapping out the land's surface to understand its shape, features, and boundaries. It’s like creating a detailed map of the land, which is super important for building roads, houses, parks, and even planning cities. For students, it can be a fun and hands-on way to explore math, science, and geography. They can learn how measurements work in real life, discover the importance of precision, and understand how maps and technology help us design and build the world around us. It also teaches teamwork and problem-solving as students work together to measure, record, and analyze data.

Ways to Incorporate Land Surveying Concepts Into the Classroom

Invite a Professional Land Surveyor to speak in your classroom. Contact PLSO at execdirector@plso.org. Depending on the age of the students, the surveyor can incorporate an activity or talk about their job at a career day.

Check out the various classroom resources and lessons plans available to you online below:

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Northwest Land Surveyor

To learn more about the real-world applications of land surveying, check out Northwest Surveyor, a site that provides valuable insights and resources for professionals in the field. It's a great way to see how modern technology and surveying techniques come together to shape the world we live in.

Elementary & Middle School

Steam at Work: Lindsey the GIS Professional

Getkidsintosurveying.com

Futurecity.org

Hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to live for students in grades 6-8. Using the Engineering Design Process and project management skills, students showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue.

Lesson Plans

Beasurveyor.com Educator Resources