A-Z Site Index

• What is GIS?
  A video about using GIS software to explore the fundamental principals of geography.

• ArcLessons
  ArcLessons is a resource for you to share lessons for using GIS in the classroom.

• ESRI Education Community
  An environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, curriculum, software, and data between GIS educators around the globe.

• ESRI Training Center
  Esri Training offers the largest catalog of instructor-led and self-paced GIS courses. Learn the latest GIS technology through free live training seminars or in the Virtual Campus.

• ESRI: Glossary of GIS Terms
  This dictionary includes terms from GIS operations and ESRI software-specific terminology.

• ArcGIS Explorer
  ArcGIS Explorer is a free GIS viewer that gives you an easy way to explore, visualize, and share GIS information.

• ArcGIS.com
  An online system for using geographic information. Create a map you can view on the web, desktop and mobile devices and see maps and apps from people and organizations worldwide.

• Geography Action
  This program offers tools and resources for educators to bring geography to life through school and community events.

• Geospatial Revolution
  Check out these cool online videos that explain digital mapping and how it is changing the way we think, behave and interact.

• GIS.com
  This site provides information about geographic information system (GIS) technology and the value it brings to business, government, and society.

• GIS Lounge
  Information about GIS, GPS, cartography and geography.

• Lewis and Clark Across Missouri
  This website serves geographical information and maps that are products of the LEWIS AND CLARK HISTORIC LANDSCAPE PROJECT.

• Live Video Cams in Utah
  Live weather web cams around the state of Utah.

• MapQuest
  MapQuest, Inc. offers Internet, wireless and business mapping applications that help people find places and get there.

• National Atlas of the U.S.
  Customize your own map for printing or viewing.

• National Earthquake Information Center
  USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards.

• The Satellite Site
  Information about satellites.

• TerraFly
  TerraFly changes the way you view your world. Simply enter an address, and our system will put you at the controls of a new and innovative way to explore your digital earth.

• UGIC Educator Mentoring Program
  The Utah K-12 GIS Educator Mentoring Program is designed to help K-12 educators link up with GIS professionals in a mentoring relationship.

• Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC)
  Provides a wide range of Geographic Information System (GIS) and other geospatial support services.

• Visualization of Remote Sensing Data
  The Vis/RSD website is a showcase for stunning visualizations of satellite data by NASA's Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres.

 

Careers in GIS

• BYU: Geographic Information Systems
  Brigham Young University GIS program.

• SLCC: Geographic Information Systems
  Salt Lake Community College GIS program.

• SUU: Geographic Information Systems
  Southern Utah University GIS program.

• U of U: Geographic Information Systems
  University of Utah GIS program.

• USU: Geographic Information Systems
  Utah State University GIS program.

• WSU: Geographic Information Systems
  Weber State University GIS program.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

• The Degree Confluence Project
  The Degree Confluence Project contains photographs of the intersections of integer latitude and longitude degree lines.

• Geocaching
  Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity. Geocaching.com is the listing service for geocaches around the world.

• 4-H GPS Resources
  Utah is one of the leaders in using GPS technology in 4-H. Take a look at some of the resources they have to offer dealing with GPS technology.

• GPS Activities & Lesson Plans
  Using GPS and Geocaching in the core curriculum has become a powerful tool in enhancing student understanding of geography, scientific inquiry, math concepts, physical education, problem solving, and language arts.

• Finding Your Way with Map & Compass
  Instructions on how to use a map and a compass to find where you are going.

 

Videos

• The Geospatial Revolution, Episode 1
  Geospatial Revolution will drastically change the way we perceive and explore our surroundings, and it will connect us to even the most remote parts of the world. (13 min 45 sec) Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...

• Geospatial Revolution, Episode 2
  See how local governments and business use geospatial technology to deliver services and run efficiently, keeping a continuing eye on future developments and applications. (14 min 42 sec) Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...

• Geospatial Revolution, Episode 3
  This episode explores geospatial technology in the world of security: how new technologies help to broker peace, wage war, and fight crime but can also compromise personal privacy. (15 min 02 sec) Visit the Geospatial Revolution Project web site...

• Esri GIS in School Instruction
  Esri GIS in School Instruction - Intro: What's GIS, what people do with GIS, and how GIS can be used in instruction in schools. 20 minutes, broken into 9 sections. From the YouTub playlist you can also see 6 demo videos. (20 min 13 sec) Visit the YouTub Playlist site...

• GIS Careers by ESRI: Helicopter Pilot
  Learn more about Steve Robinson's job with the Los Angeles Fire Department. You'll also see how GIS technology helps him keep the public safer than ever. (4 min 16 sec) More Information about GIS Careers...

• GIS Careers by ESRI: Conservationist
  Dr. Michael Fay uses GIS in his work as a conservationaist. If traveling around the world, living in the wilderness, investigating geography, and literally saving the planet. (4 min 14 sec) More Information about GIS Careers...

• GIS Careers by ESRI: GIS Manager
  Learn more about Ingrid Bruce's job for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Ingrid Bruce demonstrates in 3D how GIS technology takes maps into a new dimension. (4 min 16 sec) More Information about GIS Careers...

• GIS Careers by ESRI: Health Geographer
  Learn more about Seth Wiafe's job at Loma Linda University. Seth Wiafe advises all public health professionals to think spatially. (4 min 30 sec) More Information about GIS Careers...

• Overview of GIS
  A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. (2 min 33 sec) Visit the ESRI GIS Overview site...

• The Truth About GPS: How it works
  Col. David Buckman, Air Force Space Command, talks about GPS, how it works, and modernization. (4 min 27 sec)

• Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Review & Geocaching how-to
  A video review for the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS unit and how to use it for geocaching. (5 min 0 sec)

• What Is Geocaching?
  Learn about the high-tech treasure hunting game being played around the world by adventure seekers! (1 min 12 sec) Visit Geocaching.com website...

• How GPS Works
  A good introduction on how Global Positioning Systems work from How Stuff Works. (1 min 12 sec) Visit the How Stuff Works GPS website...

 

Books

• Esri Press
  Esri Press publishes books on GIS, cartography, and the application of spatial analysis to public and private endeavor including land-use planning, health care, education, business, government, and science, among others.

• Our World GIS Education Book Series
  Developed to enhance geographic information system (GIS) learning for students of all levels, grade school through college, and to provide teachers with comprehensive and easy-to-use resources for GIS instruction in the classroom.

• Community Geography: GIS in Action
  Community Geography is designed to inspire students and citizens to make a difference in their communities using GIS technology.

• The GIS 20: Essential Skills
  An easy-to-understand guide that emphasizes the top twenty skills most people need to master to be successful using GIS.