Perpetual Ocean Model or Animated Van Gogh?
We live on a beautiful planet. We never cease to be awed when a new representation or view of our earth is shared that we have never seen before. Thanks to a new computational model from NASA, we can see the movements of the oceans over time – and it rivals any...Nestle Uses GPS Devices Inside Candy Bars
It’s finally happened. The two greatest things in the world have finally merged – GIS & chocolate! We are so excited about Nestle’s new contest concept which they are currently testing in the U.K.. It’s W.W.W.W.D. (what Willy Wonka would...Super Tuesdays: 2012 Election Issues Map
As you explore election topics in your classroom, don’t be afraid to discuss and debate the issues. Take a simple poll in your classroom to see what topics are meaningful to your students. This mapstory from Esri puts their poll on a map. Be sure to follow the...Building on the Map…with LEGOS
Here’s another great resource (Let’s Build with Legos) to get kids of all ages to explore maps! Chrome and Lego have paired up and virtually covered all of Australia and New Zealand with lego mats. You can explore the map and pick out a square on the grid...Apps We Love: WhatWasThere
A recommendation for this app was sent in by Joseph Kerski from ESRI. We love it – thanks for the heads up Joseph! “Install WhatWasThere and your iPhone or iPod Touch becomes a portable portal into the past! After launch, the app will detect where you are...Make Your Own Social Media Map in Minutes
Social media maps are a tool that can instantly connect your students to trends in current events. By leveraging them you give them an identifiable context for news as it’s happening in their world. Below is an intro to an excellent, in-depth tutorial on...Data and Diplomas
The following contains excerpts and links from an article about graduation rates across the United States. Another great interactive map by our friend Charlie Fitzpatrick at ESRI. “Data and more data! It’s a challenge for today’s students, educators,...Super Tuesdays: Does Your Vote Count?
We have a lesson completely pre-written for studying the election in our book, 20 Minute GIS. Today we are sharing a link to the interactive web map we created to go along with that lesson, and all the data it holds. It is the perfect overview to teach students about...The Separatist Map of Africa: Interactive
A link to this information rich interactive map was sent into us by our friend and colleague, Dr. Diana Sinton from University of Redlands – thanks for the heads up, Diana! Be sure to view the map on its original website so you can explore all the interactive...