by Barbaree | Oct 10, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
National Geographic and the Allianz Knowledge Initiative created EarthPulse to present thoroughly researched and well-presented information about the state of our planet. EarthPulse is rich with essays, galleries of photos and interactive maps, even quizes about our...
by Barbaree | Oct 9, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Super Tuesdays 2012
A picture is worth a thousand words. We ran across this stunning infographic and shared it to spark a conversation comparing the two parties\’ political conventions. To delve deeper into the numbers, visit this link to learn more about the DNC and click here for...
by Barbaree | Oct 8, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Have you ever considered basing a lesson around sports data? It\’s a great way to connect to athletically focused students, and interesting as well. Think about new ways you can approach geospatial data while you\’re watching your favorite games! We pulled...
by Barbaree | Oct 4, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
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...
by Barbaree | Oct 3, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
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...
by Barbaree | Oct 2, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Super Tuesdays 2012
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...