Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)

www.esri.com/k-12

ESRI's K-12 site is an ever-expanding, invaluable resource for teachers and planners interested in classroom and community applications of geographic information systems (GIS), including lesson plans, product information, and free data. See also www.gisday.com.



Geospatial Data Clearinghouse, Federal Geographic Data Committee

fgdclearhs.er.usgs.gov

The Clearinghouse is a collection of over 100 spatial data servers that have digital geographic data primarily for use in GIS, image processing systems, and other modeling software. These data collections can be searched through a single interface based on their descriptions.



Green Map System

www.greenmap.org

Green Map’s goal is to encourage citizens of all ages to use on-line mapping systems as a means of identifying and sharing the ecological and cultural resources of their cities with both residents and visitors. At the site you can learn how to become an online map-maker and gain access to maps (many made by kids) and the international community of map-makers. The site also has news, an events calendar, Green Map stories, an activity guide, background for educators and youth leaders, and additional activities and links.



National Geographic Society

www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/

This site contains free lesson plans, an on-line forum for sharing curriculum ideas, information on the geography education standards, links to all the state geographic alliances, and information on Geography Awareness Week activities.



The Perry-Castaeda Library Map Collection at The University of Texas at Austin

www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/historic_us_cities.html

This site contains a wide range of U.S. historical city maps.



U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

www.usgs.gov

USGS has a wealth of geographic information, including GIS data on water resources, plus a special area (www.usgs.gov/education.html) devoted to K-12 education, with teaching packets, posters, booklets and other resources on working with maps, global change, earth science, and other topics.



VirtualTourist

www.virtualtourist.com

Through its users, VirtualTourist provides travel information for off-the-beaten-path destinations or attractions that only a local would know about. It offers a place to share travel experiences, stories, and pictures; interact with others; and gain travel insights and up to the minute travel reports from people who like to travel.