Committee On Support For Thinking Spatially: The Incorporation Of Geographic Information Science Across The K-12 Curriculum

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Committee On Support For Thinking Spatially: The Incorporation Of Geographic Information Science Across The K-12 Curriculum is an interdisciplinary educational initiative focused on strengthening spatial reasoning and geographic literacy in schools. Its work explores how geographic information science can enrich teaching and learning across the K–12 curriculum, connecting maps, data, technology, and inquiry-based problem solving. Through research and practical guidance, the committee highlights the value of spatial thinking as a fundamental intellectual skill for students and educators. Its influential publication, Learning to Think Spatially, offers a framework for integrating geographic perspectives into contemporary education and preparing learners to understand complex places, patterns, and relationships.