by Barbaree | Feb 6, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Many people say space is the final frontier. With the space shuttle program over, some view the era of exploration is over. It\’s not. For the past 50 years we have been sending robotic probes out into the universe and they continue our journey into the great...
by Barbaree | Feb 5, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Mapperz pointed us to a fascinating global mining atlas. You can scroll across the planet and explore over 10,000 digs and mining projects. Read an excerpt from their article below: \”[Mining Atlas is] a nice integration of using Google Earth that allows users...
by Barbaree | Feb 4, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
This is the power of teaching geography to our youth! Learn about a seventh grade boy who caught an error on a map hanging in an exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. excerpt: \”On his first trip to the famed museum, Benjamin Lerman Coady detected...
by Barbaree | Feb 1, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
The United States of Football infographic Just in time for the Superbowl! We ran across an amazing series of fan loyalty maps that follow team support by county. Be sure to read the full article (excerpt below) to learn more and watch the maps change as the playoffs...
by Barbaree | Jan 31, 2013 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
The My Maps Editor app allows you to create a map just like drawing. You can create different kinds of maps, from a simple meeting spot map to the route of a world trip. If you have Google Account, you can edit Google My Maps and Google Fusion Tables with this app....
by Barbaree | Jan 30, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
National Geographic Expeditions has sent a digital nomad, Andrew Evans, to circle the globe and report on his travels. His blog and twitter feed are interesting and entertaining. De gros propre les bas… Seulement… association augmentin et pyostacine vanité...
by Barbaree | Jan 29, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Today we wanted to point you to an amazing photo gallery from National Geographic. They feature a photo every day on their site, but we found a breathtaking sub-gallery of landscape shots. Browsing through their images will fill you with a sense of awe for the majesty...
by Barbaree | Jan 28, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Maps tell a story. We saw these Indiana Jones character story maps on Laughing Squid and our inner geeks squealed with delight! Be sure to follow the link to read more from the original article and to study maps from the entire trilogy. excerpt: \”Philadelphia...
by Barbaree | Jan 25, 2013 | Apps We Love, Conferences, Our Blog
Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. TED\’s official app presents talks from some of the world\’s most fascinating people: education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus and music legends. Find more than 1,100...
by Barbaree | Jan 24, 2013 | Free Resources, Presentation & Conference Archives
Region 10 Texas History with Online GIS Follow the links to the materials from our presentations: Online Maps and Tx History Presentations Online Maps and Tx History Links Tutorial to use ArcGIS online January...
by Barbaree | Jan 24, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
When you create a map, there are a lot of factors that can determine it\’s look and feel. We ran across this fascinating graphic explaining the use of color in creating maps, and wanted to pass this resource on to you for you to consider before making your next...
by Barbaree | Jan 23, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Follow people\’s resolutions over the map then, if you\’re feeling inspired, click the button to add your own resolutions. Once you enter your own (along with your postal codes and country name). Be sure to select a category such as love, health or career...
by Barbaree | Jan 22, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Super Tuesdays 2012
In our lifetime, we will see several presidents take office. Before they do, each one will make an inaugural address to the nation. Some of these speeches are famous for their inspirational messages and expressions of hope. What will we remember? Do you know which...
by Barbaree | Jan 21, 2013 | Free Resources, Our Blog
In honor of MLK Day, follow this link to an interactive civil rights map. The dots represent highlighted incidents from the civil rights movement. The 49 properties included have been nominated as some of the most significant spots of interest over the years. They do...
by Barbaree | Jan 18, 2013 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Edmodo for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad makes it easy for teachers and students to stay connected and share information. Use your device to send notes, submit assignments, post replies, and check messages and upcoming events while away from the classroom. Teachers can...
by Barbaree | Dec 28, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
This mind-blowing map updates births and deaths across the United States in real time as they are reported. It\’s a powerful tool to help students understand population trends and the mortality rate. Click here to watch the cycle of life churn on. Browse more...
by Barbaree | Dec 11, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Imagine if city maps were puzzles. Have you ever really looked at the shapes involved? One clever artist looked at a map and decided to try a \”city autopsy\” and the results were interesting, graphic and ***oh so fun*** to study. This is Berlin: And this...
by Barbaree | Dec 10, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Every once in a while we share a resource that makes up stop and say, \”wow\”. This is one of those links! Big thanks to our friend Barb Wallner who brought this article and these pictures to our attention. Be sure to click on the article link to read more...
by Barbaree | Dec 7, 2012 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
This week\’s app is an award winner! It has won the DEMO 2012 People\’s Choice Award and MacWorld\’s 2012 Best of Show and has gotten high praise from CNN, Mashable, WIRED and more! Bring your panorama shots to life with \”remote...
by Barbaree | Dec 4, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Super Tuesdays 2012
We ran across the Purple America and were mesmerized by how pretty it was. After some digging online, we found an article about \”Purple America\” on Wikipedia. We love this blended view of our nation\’s political landscape instead of the traditional...
