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Great Lakes Information Network
The Great Lakes Science Center provides research on various topics concerning the Great Lake environment such as fish advisories, contaminants, threatened species, low water levels, and sustainable development of the Lakes.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mapping
Media-rich resource features extensive mapping tools including activities, games, reference, printables, and more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Run Around the World
Lesson where students utilize Google Maps and Google Earth to create a three mile running course from their houses, addressing any safety concerns that arise (large intersections, availability of sidewalks, etc.). Detailed instructions...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Creating Custom Map Images of Earth and Other Worlds
Become familiar with Jules Verne Voyager, a freely-available online map tool that includes data for Earth as well as several other planets and moons. Create a variety of map images and then save and import the images into a presentation...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Geo Web: Be a Cyber Cartographer
Take a close look at the resources provided and consider how students can put their school and/or community on the map. Discover cartography, virtual mapping, and points of interest in town or of the school.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Children and Technology: Google Earth
A demo presentation using Google Earth to fly around the world, visiting notable visitor points around the globe.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Map Your Community
The Habitat network wants to show how mapping is a powerful way to connect you to your community.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Introduction to the Groups Tool
Habitat Network introduces the Groups Tool that helps connect citizen scientists across the country.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Four Mapping Mistakes That Affect Data Quality
Learn the tips and tricks of successful habitat mapping for this citizen science project.