Provide local maps at a range of scales to be put on the wall (Works well in conjunction with #4)
Plot maps created by the school or group
Lead a very local field trip (around the room, building, or neighborhood) highlighting examples of mapable phenomena.
Print a full color world wall map from six 8.5x11-inch pages and piece it together (Works well in conjunction with #1)
Provide subscriptions to publications like National Geographic
Lead an activity using the Geography Action! materials from National Geographic
Give a GIS Day presentation or
host a 'GeoCareers' event, highlighting careers that engage geography.
Provide the school/group a GPS device and teach them how to use it
Help establish a geography club
Organize or be a judge at a youth geo event, such as a Geography Bee.
Show the group how to make maps online
Provide GIS software (
ArcView,
ArcReader,
ArcGIS Explorer, or
ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education
) and help install it
Provide pre-packaged lessons that introduce GIS and help educators learn to teach with it
Help the educator geocode and map the youth addresses
Provide local GIS data
Help the group learn to make maps with GIS by providing guidance about specific GIS software steps
Help an educator get to a professional development event – online class, local workshop, regional user group meeting, ESRI Education User Conference
Bring the class or youth group on a field trip to your work site
Provide an internship for youth, or for an educator
Assist in writing or pitching grants for tools, materials, training, and activities
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