Geography
Maps, Cartography & Mapping Skills
- Mercator Law Guidance: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-734.02 outlines requirements for the use of map projections in K-12 public school classrooms. For more information about Mercator projection maps, please see the Legislative Research Office Snapshot.
- National Geospatial Program: As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other federal, state, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the nation.
Geospatial Technology & Data
- GeoInquiries: GeoInquiries™ are short, standards-based inquiry activities for teaching map-based content found in commonly used textbooks. Each activity is designed using a common inquiry model and can be presented quickly from a single computer and projector or modified for students’ hands-on engagement. Collections of 15-20 activities per topic enhance your curriculum throughout the year.
- United States Geological Survey: USGS is the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior with natural science expertise and vast earth and biological data holdings.
- U.S. Census Bureau: The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
Global Studies & World Regions
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Virtual Exploration & Geography Games
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