by Barbaree | Nov 8, 2011 | Conferences, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Share Your Knowledge at the Esri Education Conference, the Ultimate Event for GIS Education! The call for papers form is now live at: http://www.esri.com/events/educ/participate/presentations.html deadline Jan 13, 2012 As an educator using GIS, you know the benefits...
by Barbaree | Nov 8, 2011 | Current Training
Costa Rica: June 30 – July 8 We are eager to invite teachers of all levels to build their technology skills and experience sustainable development in Costa Rica. You will discover lush tropical environments ranging from rainforest, grasslands, rivers, foothills,...
by Barbaree | Nov 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
Our first featured resource in our SEVEN program is the 7 billion actions program from UNESCO. Our unique moment in human history represents both an achievement and a challenge, and impacts on every single person on the planet. A world of seven billion has...
by Barbaree | Nov 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
GISetc is excited to launch SEVEN, seven lesson plans over the remaining seven months of school relating to our recent global population surge to seven billion. Over the next seven months, we will feature a great free resource to help you teach in your classroom. Look...
by Barbaree | Nov 4, 2011 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Folds and Faults provides an illustrated overview of two significant topics in geology: folds and faults. Understanding folds and faults helps to explain how mountains form, how layers of rock change shape over time, and the underlying cause of earthquakes. This app...
by Barbaree | Nov 2, 2011 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Service Learning Texas awarded 9 new grants in October for this innovative program, which is a partnership with Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri). Congratulations to our...
by Barbaree | Nov 1, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Look what we did! We at GISetc realize that geospatial technologies are moving targets. So here’s the latest to keep you on target and up to date! We have begun to convert some of our 20 Minute GIS layer packages and maps over to ArcGIS Explorer Online. 20 minute...
by Barbaree | Nov 1, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2010. NHGIS is excited to announce a totally redesigned website. Several years in the...
by Barbaree | Oct 31, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The Earth\’s human population has surpassed the seven billion mark. Despite a general decline in birth rates, world population increases by some 83 million people each year. This growth will continue for decades to come, challenging our ability to feed ourselves...
by Barbaree | Oct 31, 2011 | Newsletter Archives, Our Blog
We published our October Resource Broadcast today, summarizing our free resources, product releases and lots of GeoSpatial fun. Click here or scan and follow the qr code off your mobile device to view our broadcast. Click here to subscribe to our broadcast...
by Barbaree | Oct 31, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
Happy Halloween from GISetc! Click on the map titles to explore all of our scary & fun map links! Mapping the Zombies This zombie shooting game is one of Google\’s own creations. The game-play is very simple – you have one minute to shoot as many...
by Barbaree | Oct 28, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
Matt Busch created the ultimate illustrated Indiana Jones World Map! Authorized through Lucasfilm and all proceeds from the sale of this print go to American disabled veterans. The map shows all of the locations that Indiana Jones has made archeological discoveries-...
by Barbaree | Oct 27, 2011 | Conferences, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
The Fourth Annual Conference of GIS Educators in Maine is coming up on November 18th from 9:30 to 4:30 at the Augusta Civic Center. Registration is now open. Please visit the conference website for details about the conference and a link to the secure...
by Barbaree | Oct 26, 2011 | Conferences, Past Training, Presentation & Conference Archives
GeoTech 2012: March 1-3 GeoTech allows teachers to explore the most cutting edge technologies available in education today. Industry and classroom leaders will offer hands on workshops on using the latest tools in education to enhance curriculum and stimulate the...
by Barbaree | Oct 26, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Last month the extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean declined to the second-lowest extent on record. Satellite data from NASA and the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado in Boulder showed that the summertime sea...
by Barbaree | Oct 24, 2011 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
75,000+ how-to articles from wikiHow, the wiki how-to manual. Plus an emergency survival kit stored for offline use. Bonus feature: The application includes the ‘wikiHow Survival Kit,’ a collection of articles to get you through life\’s most difficult...
by Barbaree | Oct 19, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
NASA and Japan released a significantly improved version of the most complete digital topographic map of Earth this month, produced with detailed measurements from NASA\’s Terra spacecraft. The map, known as a global digital elevation model, was created from...
by Barbaree | Oct 17, 2011 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
The basic version of SkySafari 3 shows you 120,000 stars, plus 220 of the best-known star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies in the sky. It displays the Solar System\’s major planets and moons using NASA spacecraft imagery, and includes the best-known asteroids and...
by Barbaree | Oct 15, 2011 | Conferences, Current Training, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
It is the mission of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) to build a communitydedicated to advancing science teaching and learning. In a way that: Builds and strengthens networks for Texas educators Disseminates current scientific research Provides quality...
by Barbaree | Oct 14, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, crafts, Our Blog
We found this incredible example of map art through Pinterest. I wish it was credited, kuddos to the anonymous creator who shared their project online! A company called Cardboard Safari makes these unique cardboard cut outs. Cardboard Safari draws inspiration from...
