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Great Lakes Information Network

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapping

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Media-rich resource features extensive mapping tools including activities, games, reference, printables, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Run Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Unit Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Creating Custom Map Images of Earth and Other Worlds

For Students 10th - 12th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Geo Web: Be a Cyber Cartographer

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
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.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Google Earth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A demo presentation using Google Earth to fly around the world, visiting notable visitor points around the globe.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Map Your Community

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat network wants to show how mapping is a powerful way to connect you to your community.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Introduction to the Groups Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network introduces the Groups Tool that helps connect citizen scientists across the country.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Four Mapping Mistakes That Affect Data Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the tips and tricks of successful habitat mapping for this citizen science project.