Ocean Explorers

Exploring the Ocean with GIS

Project Stories

Explore the physical parameters (water depth, water temperature, upwelling, etc.) that affect the distribution of kelp worldwide, and predict where you would expect to find kelp in a My World GIS lesson developed by Betsy Youngman of Phoenix Country Day School.   more...

 
GIS Lesson Plans
  Web Link Hits
  Link   ESRI's ArcLessons
Searchable database of GIS-based lessons contributed by educators and ESRI staff. Database can be search by topic or software. 		569
  Link   GIS2GPS Annotated List of Online GIS Lessons
GIS2GPS provides an annotated list of Web sites offering free GIS-based lessons. 		598
  Link   KanGIS
Curricula, projects, networking, calendar, research, and resources from the KanGIS Project 		813
  Link   MyWorld GIS Acitivities Center
The My World GIS Activities Center provides numerous free My World GIS-based activities developed by the GEODE Initiative and educators. It also provides links to other print or Web-based My World GIS educational products. 		540
  Link   Underwater Treasures - Current Activity
Paper & pencil GIS activity based upon the "Underwater Treasures" activity that is part of Exploring Data with GIS to Experience Sanctuaries (EDGES) materials. The activity looks at the habitats, species richness, and distribution of the 14 national 		537
  Link   USGS GIS in Education
Access articles, materials, data, case studies, and lessons developed by the USGS. An annotated list of partners and related Web sites is also provided. 		571
 
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