Earth science
Learn about tectonic plates, volcanoes, climate, topography, and more.
Find lessons
Explore activities to teach social studies and science, including Earth science, geography, and human geography.
Choose your subject
Find ready-to-use lessons for teaching common curriculum topics through interactive digital maps. Elementary, middle, and high school classrooms can use these resources to bring GIS lessons into the classroom.
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Geography
Learn about geographic place, movement, interaction, location, regions, and more. -
Human geography
Learn about globalization, migration, language, land use, and more. These lessons are particularly helpful for AP Human Geography classes. -
All subjects
Find activities for environmental science, history, US government, and more.
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Get started with digital maps
While the activities contain all the information and steps you need to complete them, some educators prefer to develop their digital mapping skills before diving in. Choose between self-guided skills videos and a short, on-demand web course.
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Foundational skills videos
Learn the foundational skills for success with GIS in the classroom through a series of videos, each about five minutes long.
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Course: Use a map for classroom instruction
Take this four-hour course to practice using maps and learn a method to interpret and discuss maps with students. Earn a certificate upon completion.
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