GIS Analyst Gets Listed as a “Low Stress Career Option”
Recently Yahoo wrote an article touting the top five low stress careers, and geographic information systems analyst made the list. Obviously, this article was written by someone who WAS NOT a GIS analyst! So, kick on back with your box of bon bons and enjoy a good...A Little St. Paddy’s Day Mapping
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this Ireland map depicting birth surnames by county from an 1890 census. It uses label size to represent relative birth counts. You can read about the original map on Mapping Center and download a print copy here. Click here to...
Made from a Map: A GLOBAL Clock
This funky globe clock is sure to wow when understatement just won’t do. Materials Surface-mounted wall clockworks kit; light-blue spray paint; craft knife; six 6-inch-diameter lightweight cardboard globes; bookbinder’s tape; tape measure; 4 feet of cotton...GeoFun: Copycat Quiz
Think of this as the SIMON of geography. National Geographic created this addictive geography game. It’s the perfect thing for your students to play with during down time!Downloadable Graphic Novel: What is Geography?
Looking for a new way to connect with your students? National Geographic has created a downloadable and printable mini graphic novel to introduce the concept to students. If your kids are a comic book crowd, this might be just the piece to spark their interest. Plus,...
Made from a Map: Home Is Where the HEART Is
We decided to do our “Made from a Map” feature a day early, since we wanted to share a heart inspired map project in honor of Valentines Day! We ran across this creative tutorial on apartment therapy, who originally saw it on Pinterest. For those of us who...GIS Fun & Games: National Geographic Atlas Online Puzzles
If you’ve never done an online virtual jigsaw puzzle before, you’re in for a real treat! Click here to enjoy dozens of beautiful, data rich puzzles from National Geographic.American Vice: Mapping the Seven Deadly Sins
We’re gluttons for infographics, and a team at Kansas State just served up a feast: maps of sin created by plotting per-capita stats on things like theft (envy) and STDs (lust). Not necessarily “science” (hence its presence in our “fun”...
Made from a Map: DIY Map Display
Looking for a clever way to display a favorite or locally focused map? Try this – use different sizes of embroidery hoops to “frame” your maps. Trim off the excess after they are set the way you like, then simply hang on the wall! You can also...Apps We Love: GeoMaster
“GeoMaster makes geography fun – yes, really” – TUAW.com “I looked forever for a good map quiz game and this one is easily the best out there.” Discover the world the easy way with this unique learning and educational tool. Have fun...Just for Fun: U.S. Map Printable Coloring Pages
Download all the pages and create your own coloring book! Visit this link to download free coloring pages and click on the United States of America or an individual state you’d like to color. Perfect for classroom projects or scouting/4H activities!