THE GEOINQUIRIES™ COLLECTION FOR AMERICAN LITERATURE

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The Esri GeoInquiry™ collection for American Literature contains 15 free, standards-based activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts found in course texts frequently used in high school literature. The activities use a common inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes to deliver, and are device/laptop agnostic. Each activity includes an ArcGIS Online map but requires no login or installation. The activities harmonize with the Common Core ELA national curriculum standards.

All American Literature GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/litGeoInquiries

All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE GEOINQUIRIES™ COLLECTION FOR AMERICAN LITERATURE

http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

The Esri GeoInquiry™ collection for American Literature contains 15 free, standards-based activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts found in course texts frequently used in high school literature. The activities use a common inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes to deliver, and are device/laptop agnostic. Each activity includes an ArcGIS Online map but requires no login or installation. The activities harmonize with the Common Core ELA national curriculum standards.

All American Literature GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/litGeoInquiries

All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY GEOINQUIRY COLLECTIONThe Advanced Environmental Science and Biology GeoInquiry collection contains 15 free, web-mapping activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts in leading environmental science textbooks. The activities use a standard inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes for a teacher to deliver, and are device/laptop agnostic. The activities harmonize with the Next Generation Science Standards and AP Environmental Science benchmarks. All Advanced Environmental Science GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/EnviroGeoInquiries All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

Students will explore how not all distances are equally distant. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks.

Learning outcomes:

Students will be able to visualize and analyze variations in the time-space compression.

Find more advanced human geography GeoInquiries and explore all GeoInquiries at https://www.esri.com/geoinquiriesLatest version: Q2 2016

THE GEOINQUIRIES™ COLLECTION FOR U.S. History

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The GeoInquiry™ collection for World History contains 15 free, standards-based activities that correspond and extend spatial concepts found in course textbooks frequently used in introductory world history classes. The activities use a common inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes to deliver, and are device/laptop agnostic. Each activity includes an ArcGIS Online map but requires no login or installation. The activities harmonize with the C3 Framework for social studies curriculum standards.

All World History GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/worldHistoryGeoInquiries

All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

Students will explore patterns of cultural diffusion through linguistic and religious data. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks. Learning outcomes:Students will be able to analyze diffusion patterns of languages and religions to see correlations between the two.Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

World Countries Generalized represents generalized boundaries for the countries of the world. It has fields for official names and country codes. The generalized political boundaries improve draw performance and effectiveness at a global or continental level.This layer is best viewed out beyond a scale of 1:5,000,000.This layer's geography was developed by Esri, Garmin International, Inc., the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (The World Factbook), and the National Geographic Society for use as a world basemap. It is updated annually as country names or significant borders change.

Students will analyze how the market areas for specific chain stores change based on the typeof store. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks. Learning outcomes:Students will be able to identify and explain the spatial hierarchy of major chain stores in Houston, Texas.Students will be able to analyze the range and market areas for coffee shops, fast food restaurants, home improvement stores, and luxury department stores.Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

This US History GeoInquiry is designed to enhance teaching the "Great Exchange" (also called the Columbian Exchange in some texts) in US History classes. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the C3 Framework.

        Explore the movement and exchange of plants, animals, and diseases from the Old World to

the New World and the New World to the Old World. Learning outcomes:Students will be able to identify origins of Old World and New World plants, and identify where they are today.Students will be able to evaluate the diffusion of plants, animals, and diseases from east to west and west to east through the Great Exchange.Find more US History GeoInquiries here or explore all GeoInquiries at https://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE EARTH SCIENCE GEOINQUIRY COLLECTION

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To support Esri’s involvement in the White House ConnectED Initiative, GeoInquiry instructional materials using ArcGIS Online for Earth Science education are now freely available.

The Earth Science GeoInquiry collection contains 15 free, web-mapping activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts in leading middle school Earth science textbooks. The activities, developed with GISetc of Dallas, TX use a standard inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes for a teacher to deliver, and are device agnostic. The activities harmonize with the Next Generation Science Standards. Activity topics include:

Teachers, GeoMentors, and administrators can learn more at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE EARTH SCIENCE GEOINQUIRY COLLECTION

To support Esri’s involvement in the White House ConnectED Initiative, GeoInquiry instructional materials using ArcGIS Online for Earth Science education are now freely available.

The Earth Science GeoInquiry collection contains 15 free, web-mapping activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts in leading middle school Earth science textbooks. The activities use a standard inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes for a teacher to deliver, and are device agnostic. The activities harmonize with the Next Generation Science Standards. Activity topics include:

Teachers, GeoMentors, and administrators can learn more at https://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

Students will explore the patterns of world population in terms of total population, arithmetic density, total fertility rate, natural increase rate, and infant mortality rate. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks. Learning outcomes:Students will be able to identify and explain the spatial patterns and distribution of world population based on total population, density, total fertility rate, natural increase rate, and infant mortality rate.Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries Latest version: Q2 2016

This lesson focuses on the different types of use found in rural lands. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks. Learning outcomes:Students will visualize the types of farming practices, wetlands, and federal lands of rural areas in the United States.Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE GEOINQUIRIES™ COLLECTION FOR ELEMENTARYhttp://www.esri.com/geoinquiriesThe GeoInquiry™ collection for Elementary contains 15 free, web-mapping activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts in leading elementary textbooks. The activities use a standard inquiry-based instructional model, require only 15 minutes for a teacher to deliver, and are device/laptop agnostic. The activities harmonize with the Next Generation Science Standards, the C3 Framework, and Common Core. All Elementary GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/fourGeoInquiries

All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

Students will explore U.S. census data to see the spatial differences in the United States’ population. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks.

Learning outcomes:

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Unit 2, A1: Geographical analysis of population (density, distribute and scale)·
Unit 2, A3: Geographical analysis of population (composition: age, sex, income, education and ethnicity)·
Unit 2, A4: Geographical analysis of population (patterns of fertility, mortality and health)

Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

THE GEOINQUIRIES™ COLLECTION FOR GOVERNMENT AND CIVICShttp://www.esri.com/geoinquiriesThe Esri GeoInquiry™ collection for Government and Civics contains 20 free, web-mapping activities that correspond and extend map-based concepts in leading middle school Government and Civics science textbooks. The activities use a standard inquiry-based instructional model, require about 15 minutes for a teacher to deliver, and are device agnostic. The activities harmonize with the C3 Framework. Fifteen activities are Level 1, requiring no login. Five activities are Level 2, requiring a login and use of the analysis tools in ArcGIS Online.All Government and Civics GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://esriurl.com/govGeoInquiries All GeoInquiries™ can be found at: http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

OVERVIEWThis site is dedicated to raising the level of spatial and data literacy used in public policy. We invite you to explore curated content, training, best practices, and datasets that can provide a baseline for your research, analysis, and policy recommendations. Learn about emerging policy questions and how GIS can be used to help come up with solutions to those questions.EXPLOREGo to your area of interest and explore hundreds of maps about various topics such as social equity, economic opportunity, public safety, and more. Browse and view the maps, or collect them and share via a simple URL. Sharing a collection of maps is an easy way to use maps as a tool for understanding. Help policymakers and stakeholders use data as a driving factor for policy decisions in your area.ISSUESBrowse different categories to find data layers, maps, and tools. Use this set of content as a driving force for your GIS workflows related to policy. RESOURCESTo maximize your experience with the Policy Maps, we’ve assembled education, training, best practices, and industry perspectives that help raise your data literacy, provide you with models, and connect you with the work of your peers.

Students will explore the spatial patterns of the Human Development Index (HDI) to identifyregional patterns and causal factors in the data. The activity uses a web-based map and is tied to the AP Human Geography benchmarks. Learning outcomes: Students will be able to analyze development statistics and see how development correlates with other APHG topics (for example, fertility and mortality).Find more advanced human geography geoinquiries and explore all geoinquiries at http://www.esri.com/geoinquiries

This world cities layer presents the locations of many cities of the world, both major cities and many provincial capitals.Population estimates are provided for those cities listed in open source data from the United Nations and US Census.

This web map features a vector basemap of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data created and hosted by Esri. Esri produced this vector tile basemap in ArcGIS Pro from a live replica of OSM data, hosted by Esri, and rendered using a creative cartographic style emulating a blueprint technical drawing. The vector tiles are updated every few weeks with the latest OSM data. This vector basemap is freely available for any user or developer to build into their web map or web mapping apps.OpenStreetMap (OSM) is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap site: www.OpenStreetMap.org. Esri is a supporter of the OSM project and is excited to make this new vector basemap available available to the OSM, GIS, and Developer communities.