World Resources Datascope

该项目建议创建一个名为Datascope的交互式计算机程序和数据库，它将成为环境信息的仓库。目前世界上146个国家关于自然资源和环境问题的最全面的数据将被用作这一计划的信息来源。学生将能够操纵这个数据库，添加他们自己的数据，并在开发的支持材料和教育软件程序的帮助下寻找环境问题的解决方案。该项目设计得很好，将以交互的形式提供一个有价值的环境数据库，学生可以用它来解决实际问题。学生可以在数据操作、绘图、分析、数据使用和理解方面获得经验。该计划的部分内容也可以很好地应用于社会科学。已经概述了WRI将与TERC和加拿大航天局合作开发数据分析和解释的学生和教师指南的方法。

This project proposes to create an interactive computer program and database titled Datascope that will be a storehouse of environmental information. The most comprehensive data now available on natural resource and environmental issues in 146 countries of the world will be used as a source of information for this program. Students will be able to manipulate this database, add their own data and seek solutions to environmental problems with the aid of developed support materials and an education software program. The project is well designed and would make a valuable environmental database available in an interactive format that students could use in solving real problems. Students could gain experience in data manipulation, mapping, analysis, data use and understanding. Portions of the program could be used in the social sciences equally well. Methods have been outlined where WRI will work with TERC and the Canadian Space Agency to develop a student and teacher guide to data analysis and interpretation.