06/12/2026
How do rivers and streams shape our world? In this activity, middle school students use MapMaker to explore the water cycle, trace major watersheds, and analyze local water pollution issues.
Explore the free resource:
https://ow.ly/v7VY50Z9Iwu
06/11/2026
Ready to take your GIS program to new heights? πΈπ
This guide shows you how to incorporate drones into your classroom, from flight planning to mapping with ArcGIS Drone2Map. Equip your students with career-ready skills.
Get started: https://ow.ly/kaZv50Z9IAN
Incorporate drones into your GIS program
Teach students to generate precision maps
06/10/2026
Want to use digital maps in your classroom? πΊοΈπ
Explore this FREE, beginner-friendly web course for teachers: "Use a Map for Classroom Instruction."
πΉ ~4 hours, self-paced
πΉ No prior GIS experience needed
πΉ Uses free, login-free web tools
πhttps://ow.ly/sW8v50Z9Isu
06/10/2026
Want a leg up in urban planning? ποΈπ
Explore this 1.5-hour hands-on guide to mastering GIS for city planning.
Learn how real cities grow, explore 3D urban models, and design a resilient neighborhood yourself. Perfect for students and educators!
https://ow.ly/nekj50Z9IoJ
06/10/2026
Discover how landscapes take shape π Explore topography, landforms, and Earthβs forces with this interactive MapMaker activity.
https://ow.ly/4qqi50Z9Ilj
05/30/2026
Heading to Orlando for 2026 next month? βοΈ Stop by booth #1659 to connect with the Esri K-12 team! Let's chat about digital mapping, AI in geography, and new ways to spark student creativity. πΊοΈβ¨
Read more details on our blog: https://ow.ly/YnAl50Z5QcL
05/30/2026
It's the last few days of Zombie Awareness Month! πΊοΈ This interactive Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness StoryMap lets students play an AI GeoGame, submit a geographic "trip report," and map out safe zones!
Try it with your class:
https://ow.ly/OsZf50Z5Q72
05/28/2026
Level up your professional development! π Explore free, on-demand courses to integrate GIS technology into your teaching. Build foundational map skills right in your web browser.
β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/FUnV50Z4Z5Z
Build Map Skills | GIS Courses for Educators | Learn About GIS
Start with a course on foundational GIS skills and optionally progress to learn about map authoring, data collection, and analysis.
05/28/2026
Bring tectonic plates and high-altitude settlements to life in your classroom! ππΊοΈ Explore the "Making Mountains" MapMaker lesson with free teacher guides and student activities here: https://ow.ly/uVrV50Z4Z3W
Making Mountains
Mountains shape not only our planet, but also human settlements and even the climate. This activity was developed by National Geographic and Esri to be used with MapMaker, a digital mapping tool for the classroom. It is one in a series of geoinquiry lessons intended to promote geographic thinking by...
05/23/2026
Drones + GIS = the ultimate combo for future-proofing student careers. π·ββοΈπ°οΈ
CTE teachers, where are you on your drone technology journey? Share details about your courses, compare your progress, and check out the latest results in real time. https://ow.ly/GiBt50Z3s5C