Artisan Global
QuakeFeed Earthquake Map, Alerts and News
Amateur seismologists explore Earth's earthquakes in real time using a variety of map styles and parameter selections.
Space Awareness
Where on Earth Am I?
Almost every phone has GPS installed, but a large number of teens don't know how the technology works. An initial activity illustrates how GPS determines a location on Earth. Scholars then apply trilateration procedures to a...
Other
Space Applications Centre: Geographical Information System Concepts
The introduction of this article explains why GIS data is so critical to a government being able to plan for natural resources development and management. The article goes on to explain key geographic concepts, what GIS is and why it...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: The Geographer's Craft Project: Gis as an Integrating Technology
A comprehensive overview of GIS as a technology that brings different kinds of geographical data together to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Other
Archaeology Data Service: Gis Guide to Good Practice
This document is designed specifically to provide guidance for individuals and organizations involved in the creation, maintenance, use and long-term preservation of GIS-based digital resources.
University of California
Univ. Of Melbourne: Managing Uncertainty in Gis
A unit of the NCGIA core curriculum in GIS (Geographic Information Science), the author gives a full discussion of uncertainty, its sources, how to deal with it, what plans to make. Very thorough.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Analyzing Hurricanes Using Web and Desktop Gis
In this activity, students research hurricane data to discover their behavior and patterns. They map them across decades to see whether their frequency is increasing. They study Hurricane Andrew and investigate the relationship between...
Other
Ark Gis: Exploring the Arctic
Interactive mapping platform that combines and integrates existing data about the environment and human activity in the Arctic.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Andorra
Compilation of religious data and research about Andorra, along with regional and world comparisons. Includes select socioeconomic data, GIS maps (road, satellite, hybrid) and an insightful mix of information about religious membership...
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Population, Landscape, and Climate Estimates
[Free Registration/Login Required] A huge resource for researchers without GIS capabilities who need data on population and land area by country across a range of physical characteristics. These include measures such as the number of...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Error, Accuracy, & Precision
A serious paper by serious geographers, discussing at full length the problems caused by error, inaccuracy, and imprecision in Geographical Information Systems. The definitive word in the real world.
University of California
Us Geological Survey: Cartogram Central
The USGS offers detailed information on Types of Cartograms, Congressional Districts, Software for Cartograms, Publications, and a Carto-Gallery.
Other
Asia Foundation: Information and Communication Technology for Development [Pdf]
A two-page overview of how this organization supports the growth of information and communication technology in Asia, what types of technology it promotes, and why it is such an important issue to the development and modernization of...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
Other
Ggmap: Spatial Visualization With Ggplot2 [Pdf]
In spatial statistics the ability to visualize data and models super imposed with their basic social landmarks and geographic context is invaluable. ggmap is a new tool which enables such visualization by combining the spatial...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Seeing the Forest for the Trees: What's in Your Woods?
In this learning module, students will look at the state of forest biodiversity in Maine, and what conditions lead to greater species diversity of trees. They will use geographic data from different regions of Maine to compare forest...