Mapping in the Classroom May 2013

What Is ArcGIS and Google Earth?

Esri's ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic information. It is used for: creating and using maps . . . (-Wikipedia)

                                                                                                                       
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program . . . It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery . . . (-Wikipedia)

Mapping  Steps (Arcgis.com Example)

____ Go to arcgis.com > login: keypworkshop > password: kingeast

____ Mark a point (add descriptions (example: name, date, location, details)

____ Type your location in the search bar (example: Little Rock, Arkansas or 905 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Dr., Little Rock, AR)

____ Add a basemap (add layers)

____ Create an edible layer to draw features on the map (display descriptive text, images, and charts for map features)

____ Save and share your map

____ Visit www.eastatking.blogspot.com for website links, additional tutorials and ideas about mapping.

What to map:

___Your house                       

 ___Historical Location                      

___A State Capitol

___Your school                      

 ___Other _____________                

Additional Resources:

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