GeoMentor Resources

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The GeoMentor Program, sponsored by the Environmental Systems Research Institute and the National Geographic Society, encourages GIS users to mentor educators and students in using this valuable technology. Whether you are a GIS user, educator, or student; here are some valuable resources for implementing Geospatial Technology in the classroom.

Events

Geography Awareness Week is held the third week of each November, promoting the importance of geography education in the United States.

GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.

Free Software

• ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education – http://www.esri.com/aejee
• ArcGIS Explorer – http://www.esri.com/software/arcexplorer/explorer.html
• Bing Maps – http://www.bing.com/maps/
• Google Earth – http://earth.google.com/
• Google Maps – http://maps.google.com/

ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education

• Getting Started
• Bringing GPS Data into AEJEE
• Mapping Current Events in AEJEE
• Watching the Weather

ArcGIS Explorer

• ArcGIS Explorer – Adding Data
• ArcGIS Explorer – Adding Slides
• ArcGIS Explorer – Change Color Scheme

Google Maps

• Easily Create a Custom Google Map

Presentations and Handouts

Geospatial Technology Handout (Career Clusters)

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