Spatially Empowering the Future Generation
Geographers have embraced the relatively new technology of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to enhance our understanding of geographic topics around the world. Esri South Africa believes that by simplifying our world view, through the use of GIS and spatial solutions, we can enable teachers and learners to master key Geography and mapwork skills. Through the use of exciting technology, Esri South Africa have created a means of explaining fundamental Geography, mapwork and GIS concepts to learners from grade 10 to 12.
Esri South Africa has studied the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document relating to the Geography grade 10 -12 curriculum and, with the help of experienced Geography teachers and being industry leaders in GIS, have developed an application, called FundaLula.
FundaLula has been designed by South Africans for use within the South African market, covering all of the Geography mapwork curriculum. With FundaLula, we combine short interactive lectures, videos, hands-on exercises, brainteasers and demonstrations to keep learners alert and learning. FundaLula’s use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) creates an engaging and dynamic learning environment for both educators and learners. Learning areas include Remote Sensing, GIS, Maps, Map Interpretation and Topographical Mapping.
Spatially Empowering the Future Generation
Geographers have embraced the relatively new technology of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to enhance our understanding of geographic topics around the world. Esri South Africa believes that by simplifying our world view, through the use of GIS and spatial solutions, we can enable teachers and learners to master key Geography and mapwork skills. Through the use of exciting technology, Esri South Africa have created a means of explaining fundamental Geography, mapwork and GIS concepts to learners from grade 10 to 12.
Esri South Africa has studied the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document relating to the Geography grade 10 -12 curriculum and, with the help of experienced Geography teachers and being industry leaders in GIS, have developed an application, called FundaLula.
FundaLula has been designed by South Africans for use within the South African market, covering all of the Geography mapwork curriculum. With FundaLula, we combine short interactive lectures, videos, hands-on exercises, brainteasers and demonstrations to keep learners alert and learning. FundaLula’s use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) creates an engaging and dynamic learning environment for both educators and learners. Learning areas include Remote Sensing, GIS, Maps, Map Interpretation and Topographical Mapping.
Free FundaLula Offering
Esri South Africa is passionate about developing spatial literacy in our community and youth.
Apply here to receive a free FundaLula – Teaching GIS in Geography programme.
You will receive:
A USB stick that includes the FundaLula Application
Complimentary Two Day Online Training session for two Geography teachers to learn how to teach GIS using FundaLula.
Ts & Cs Apply – for more information email [email protected]
The package includes:
The package includes:
Lesson Framework
Videos
- Supporting videos which assist
with the explanation of complex
sections.
Images
- Visual content for selected activities
which open within the application.
Extra Content - Additional resources providing
supplementary material for lesson
discussions or activities.
Teacher & learner notes
Teacher notes
- Designed to provide teachers
with all the required background
information to present a specific
lesson.
Learner notes
- A summary of all the important
concepts covered during the lesson.
Variety of maps
The program provides digital maps that are used in the Mapwork curriculum including base-, global-, continental-, South African-, topographic and orthophoto maps.
Interactive activities
Practical paper and map based assessments designed to test learner understanding whilst developing spatial and critical
thinking skills.
Powerpoint slides
Visual material to assist teachers with the lesson presentation as well as enhancing understanding of the concepts by the learners.
Lesson Framework
Videos
- Supporting videos which assist
with the explanation of complex
sections.
Images
- Visual content for selected activities
which open within the application.
Extra Content - Additional resources providing
supplementary material for lesson
discussions or activities.
Teacher & learner notes
Teacher notes
- Designed to provide teachers
with all the required background
infromation to present a specific
lesson.
Learner notes
- A summary of all the important
concepts covered during the lesson.
Variety of maps
The program provides digital maps that are used in the Mapwork curriculum including base-, global-, continental-, South African-, topographic and orthophoto maps.
Interactive activities
Practical paper and map based assessments designed to test learner understanding whilst developing spatial and critical
thinking skills.
Powerpoint slides
Visual material to assist teachers with the lesson presentation as well as enhancing understanding of the concepts by the learners.
FundaLula teacher notes
The FundaLula Teacher notes have been formulated to provide teachers with all the required background, resources and preparation to present specific lessons.
FundaLula activities are designed to challenge our learners. We aim to teach our learners to think critically, to solve problems and to be analytical in the way they go about reading and interpreting maps. Each lesson consists of the following components:
FundaLula teacher notes
The FundaLula Teacher notes have been formulated to provide teachers with all the required background, resources and preparation to present specific lessons.
FundaLula activities are designed to challenge our learners. We aim to teach our learners to think critically, to solve problems and to be analytical in the way they go about reading and interpreting maps. Each lesson consists of the following components:
Lesson Framework
1.1. Lesson Time
1.2. Lesson Resources
1.3. Lesson at a glance
1.4. Lesson Preparation
1.5. Lesson Objectives
Lesson Content
3.1. Topic 1: Introduction to map features
3.1.1. Natural Features
3.1.2. Artificial Features
3.2. Topic 2: Map symbols
3.2.1. Symbol shape
3.2.2. Symbol size
3.2.3. Symbol colour
3.3. Qualitative and Quantitative symbols
3.3.1. Qualitative symbols
3.3.2. Quantitative symbols
Introduction
As we get a better understanding of maps, we also need to understand the objects drawn on the
map i.e. map features and the use of map symbols to allow us to differentiate between map
features.
Homework
Using the conventional sign sheet, create a table with the headings Point, Line and Polygon and
insert each sign under the appropriate heading.
Activities
4.1. Activity 1: Map Features
4.2. Activity 2: Map symbols: Shape, Color and Size (Funda Lula)
4.3. Activity 3: Importance of colours in symbols
4.4. Activity 4: Qualitative and Quantitative symbols (Funda Lula)
Lesson Framework
1.1. Lesson Time
1.2. Lesson Resources
1.3. Lesson at a glance
1.4. Lesson Preparation
1.5. Lesson Objectives
Activities
4.1. Activity 1: Map Features
4.2. Activity 2: Map symbols: Shape, Color and Size (Funda Lula)
4.3. Activity 3: Importance of colours in symbols
4.4. Activity 4: Qualitative and Quantitative symbols (Funda Lula)
Lesson Content
3.1. Topic 1: Introduction to map features
3.1.1. Natural Features
3.1.2. Artificial Features
3.2. Topic 2: Map symbols
3.2.1. Symbol shape
3.2.2. Symbol size
3.2.3. Symbol colour
3.3. Qualitative and Quantitative symbols
3.3.1. Qualitative symbols
3.3.2. Quantitative symbols
Introduction
As we get a better understanding of maps, we also need to understand the objects drawn on the
map i.e. map features and the use of map symbols to allow us to differentiate between map
features.
Homework
Using the conventional sign sheet, create a table with the headings Point, Line and Polygon and
insert each sign under the appropriate heading.
FundaLula Success Stories
FundaLula Success Stories
FundaLula - To GIS and Beyond
FundaLula is a solution to enhance the uptake of Geography as a subject in schools, improve the marks in the Mapwork section of the current geography curriculum.
FundaLula Support & Training
For support and training please fill out the form below and we will be in contact with you.
FundaLula Support & Training
For support and training please fill out the form below and we will be in contact with you.