Geospatial Tools for Teachers

ArcView GIS Links	Google Earth Links	Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Links
· GIS Basics: Go here to learn more about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and what it can do for your students! · ESRI: Go here to find out more about the ArcView 3.2 Geographic Information System (GIS) software that we will be using! · ArcView Activity: Go here to sign up for a free introductory course on ArcView GIS · Data Download for Activity: Go here to download the data for the activity · Mapping Our World: GIS Lessons for Educators · ArcLessons: Go here for downloadable GIS lessons	· Google Earth: Go here to download Google Earth! · Google Earth Themes: Go here to download KML themes · Satellites around the Earth: Click this to download a Google Earth® File showing just how many satellites orbit the Earth! · Google for Educators: Go here for ideas on how to integrate Google Geospatial Tools into your teaching! · Google Earth Lessons: Go here for lots of information and ready-to-use lessons! · Google Earth in the Social Studies classroom: · Google Lit Trips: This site is great for tying geography to literature! · Google Earth Lesson Books: I have these if you would like to look at them. · Google Earth Geology Files: My favorite spot! · Google Earth Worksheets: Lesson plans for teaching geology!	· What is GPS?: Go here to find out what GPS is and how it can help you to find yourself in this world! · GPS: The New Navigation: Go here for an interactive Shockwave tutorial on how GPS works. · Garmin eTrex®: Go here to find out more about the GPS units that we are using in class. · Geocaching: Go here to find out about the latest craze called Geocaching! · Earth Caching: Go here for earth science content specific caches · Fun with GPS: Lots of fun GPS activities! · Educaching: This site has lesson ideas on how to integrate GPS into your curriculum. · GPS Math Modules: Use GPS for math modules, such as calculating the circumference of the Earth!