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Esri What Is Gis?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by ESRI, a leading GIS software developer. It explains how GIS works and ways in which it is used.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring 'Wild' Places With Gis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plans uses Geographic information systems (GIS) technology to explore the local geography.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Analyzing Hurricanes Using Web and Desktop Gis

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Marine Animal Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan engages students in an activity to monitor animal foraging behavior on a spatial scale. The students will break into groups and track each other's movements as they move through a pre-determined course. The results will...
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Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Tokyo Rose

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate ?Tokyo Rose? the name given by American GIs to nearly a dozen women of American descent who broadcasted propaganda for the Japanese during World War II. The resource consists of an audio clip of Tokyo Rose broadcasts...
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Lichenland: The Fungus Meets an Alga

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site explains how a lichen is formed and then delves into the sensitivity and usefulness of lichens.

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