GIS Specialist
Tara Anthony
she/her/hers
Contact:
1A Central Pattee Library
814-863-5753
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Geospatial Services Librarian
Nathan Piekielek
Contact:
W-1B Pattee Library
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
16802-1809
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
16802-1809
814-865-3703
Website
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Teaching and Learning Web Resources (K12)
- Power of Data Project“POD is a professional development program that enables secondary teachers to increase students’ content knowledge, 21st Century Skills and awareness of geospatial technology careers through Geospatial Inquiry and data analysis.”
- National Geographic Map Making Guide (9-12)This exercise is used to introduce students to key map elements, map design, and types of maps.
- The Nations’ Report Card, 2010, Geography, National Assessment of Educational Progress at Grades 4, 8, and 12. National Center for Educational Statistics. U.S. Department of Education.This document assesses the progress of K12 students who participated in the 2010 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in geography.
- National Council for Geographic EducationIncludes professional development for K-12 Teachers, Webinar program, Resources for University and college professors
- GeoProjects (Find, Use, & Share with Educators)These ready-to-use projects do not require a login.
Teaching and Learning Resources (Higher Education)
- USGS Educational ResourcesProvide themes for incorporating lesson plans and resources
- Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms, A Resource for Teaching the Geographic Dimensions of American HistoryThis site provides instructions for educators, along with a map and lesson index of content related to American history.
- National History Education Clearing House, Digital Classroom, Tech for Teachers: Google MapsSearchable for other map-related technologies to incorporate in the classroom
- Why some students have trouble with maps and spatial representations, An online tutorial for Geoscience FacultyThis site includes information on spatial thinking, using maps in the field, topographic maps, and 3D phenomena.
- Geography Education. Digital Resources for Geography EducatorsThis site includes resources, regional content, thematic content, and geospatial content of relevance to those interested incorporating geospatial topics into curriculum.
- Google for EducationInformation from Google for educators and schools on incorporating technology into schools.
- Using story maps as communication and assessment tools at the university level (Esri Blog, Joseph Kerski)This blog post discusses the use of ArcGIS Online Story Maps at the university level.
ESRI Resources for Educators
- ESRI GIS Education CommunityIncludes links for GeoInquires (free instructional resources for ArcGIS Online), ConnectED (free ArcGIS Online for US K-12 school instruction), and Career Videos (Videos showing careers using geospatial information), Additional links for exchanging ideas, lesson plans, and skill development
- Developing Spatial Thinking Skills in Education and Society, by Joseph Kerski, Education Industry Curriculum Development Manager, Esri, ArcWatch, January 2008.This article addresses the importance of spatial thinking in society and the importance of geospatial information in solving problems.
- Spatial Labs Story MapThis web map application organized by main topical area provides examples based on geographic area of exercise and lessons for educators to use and/or adapt into curriculum.
- GeoInquiriesA collection of instructional material related to spatial thinking topics across disciplines in higher education.