by Barbaree | May 20, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
A fortuitous orbit of the International Space Station allowed the astronauts this striking view of Sarychev volcano (Russia’s Kuril Islands, northeast of Japan) in an early stage of eruption on June 12, 2009. Sarychev Peak is one of the most active volcanoes in the...
by Barbaree | May 18, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
A new study suggests the Milky Way doesn’t need a makeover: It’s already just about perfect. Astronomers base that assertion on their discovery of a vast section of a spiral, star-forming arm at the Milky Way’s outskirts. The finding suggests that the galaxy is a rare...
by Barbaree | May 16, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
This map allows you to view continuously updated U.S. flooding information. You can see observed flooding locations as well as precipitation information. The map also pulls in social media pertaining to flooding. In the Social Media box, you can change the search...
by Barbaree | May 13, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Our Blog
By using Sheppard Software\’s learning games, you will gain a permanant mental map of Oceania, its countries, capitals, and geography. This knowledge is the key to learning more about the wonderful world around you. Click here for fun & interactive OCEANIA...
by Barbaree | May 12, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
A new template has been added to the ArcGIS.com map viewer template gallery that allows you to quickly map tweets of your choosing. Click here for instructions on how to create your own!
by Barbaree | May 10, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Charting your course through a building can be disorienting, especially for the GPS-reliant. Don’t blame yourself—many large structures, like convention centers, hospitals, and libraries, really are hard to navigate. “If you see handwritten signs pointing you to an...
by Barbaree | May 9, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
article by Dave Mosher – Using light from 14,000 distant yet powerful cosmic beacons, astronomers have pieced together the largest and most detailed 3-D map of the ancient universe. Previous versions plotted the locations of galaxies within 7 billion light-years...
by Barbaree | May 6, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
\”A principal aim of geospatial analysis is examining and understanding change over space and time. One of the simplest yet most powerful things you can do in ArcGIS desktop (www.esri.com/arcgis) or in ArcGIS Online (www.arcgis.com) is to visualize change over...
by Barbaree | May 4, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Working in close collaboration with the US Department of the Interior (DOI), Esri is pleased to announce the release of Landsat image services. These provide access to almost four decades\’ worth of Global Land Survey (GLS) Landsat data developed by the National...
by Barbaree | May 2, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Geospatial information influences nearly everything. Seamless layers of satellites, surveillance, and location-based technologies create a worldwide geographic knowledge base vital to solving myriad social and environmental problems in the interconnected global...
by Barbaree | May 1, 2011 | Our Blog, Press & Testimonials
We at GISetc strive to provide interesting, compelling, fun, and useful geospatial content and resources for education as well as for the broader community. To do that, we have the help of one of our \”angels behind the scenes\” Emily Adams. Emily has her...
by Barbaree | Apr 30, 2011 | Newsletter Archives, Our Blog
We published our Spring Resource Broadcast today, summarizing our quarterly free resources and GeoSpatial news. Click here or scan and follow the qr code off your mobile device to view our broadcast. Click here to subscribe to our broadcast feed.
by Barbaree | Apr 29, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The above map of the world, drawn by Facebook data structuring intern Paul Butler using connections between 10 million Facebook friends, is interesting enough in itself until you realize that all of the country borders are entirely drawn using Facebook friend...
by Barbaree | Apr 27, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
The most remarkable places on Earth are also the most threatened. Explore the Earth\’s hotspots – the richest and most threatened reservoirs of plant and animal life on Earth.
by Barbaree | Apr 26, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Our Blog
Develop a mental map of Africa, its countries, capitals, and geography through these amazing games!
by Barbaree | Apr 25, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Maybe this will help you put it all in perspective.
by Barbaree | Apr 22, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day Network invites you to explore our award-winning Educators\’ Network! Here, you will find over 300 standards-based lessons, school greening tips, grants for teachers and more! Join their free Educators\’ Network for updates and...
by Barbaree | Apr 20, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Follow the link to see the animated flow of trash with the ocean currents.
by Barbaree | Apr 18, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Look at the US Census Bureau\’s QUICK FACTS. Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography. Explore your state and cities!
by Barbaree | Apr 15, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
There are over 11,000 Earthcaches around the world. These are a wonderful teaching opportunity for students whether you actually go to the Earthcache or whether students study them online. You won\’t be disappointed.
