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GIS and Geographic Inquiry

“Geospatial” technologies–which include geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) tools–are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. These technologies use “smart” maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide context and analysis.

Chart the past–and present–of geographic exploration with this site commemorating Lewis and Clark

November 19, 2003 by ESchool News
Commemorating 200 years since Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their pioneering expedition throughout North America, ESRI, a maker of geographic information systems (GIS) software, has developed…
Categories GIS and Geographic Inquiry

Chart a course for learning with this historical map collection

May 13, 2002 by ESchool News
A new web site now gives teachers the ability to instill a love of maps—and the history they represent—in their students, while teaching them valuable geography and cartography…
Categories GIS and Geographic Inquiry

Geography studies flying high in Montana schools

November 1, 2001 by Cara Branigan, Assistant Editor, eSchool News
Students in Montana soon will have free access to the same space-based tools professional foresters, engineers, and mapmakers use to explore and study the world, thanks to a…
Categories Curriculum, District Management, eClassroom News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, IT Management, Research, Teaching & Learning

Teachers take summer-school lessons in geography at NASA

August 10, 2001 by From eSchool News staff and wire service reports
One hundred twenty geography, science, and social studies teachers from around the nation spent a week in June attending the "Mission Geography" workshop in Texas.
Categories Curriculum, District Management, eClassroom News, Featured Funding News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Teaching & Learning

NASA school could put ‘geospatial technology’ on the map

August 1, 2000 by From eSchool News staff and wire service reports
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) hopes to give a boost to an emerging technical specialty by launching a model high-tech school in rural Georgia.
Categories Curriculum, eClassroom News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Teaching & Learning

Technology: Charlotte-Mecklenburg uses technology to match schools with donors

June 1, 2000 by John Deem, Special Contributor
Matching potential business partners with schools that need their help has always been a challenge for large school systems. Businesses want to contribute and schools need assistance, but…
Categories Featured Funding News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Teaching & Learning, Top News

National Geographic hosts fun-filled explorations

March 1, 2000 by eSchool News Staff Reports
The National Geographic site is an incredibly extensive and well-thought out site for kids and educators alike.
Categories Curriculum, eClassroom News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Teaching & Learning, Top News

Students create ‘biomaps’ using sophisticated GIS software

February 1, 2000 by From eSchool News staff and wire service reports
Students at Hopkinton High School in New Hampshire are taking a hands-on approach to learning about their local flora and fauna, with the help of very sophisticated mapping…
Categories Curriculum, District Management, eClassroom News, Featured Funding News, GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Teaching & Learning

Technology helps Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools comply with sweeping court order

January 1, 2000 by Dennis Pierce, Managing Editor, eSchool News
Thanks to Charlotte-Mecklenburg's extensive use of technology and a well-planned telecommunications infrastructure, the district was able to unveil new school assignments for some 65,000 of its 101,000 students…
Categories GIS and Geographic Inquiry, Top News
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