How Many Continents?
How many continents are there? If you grew up in the English-Speaking world you might think that the answer is obvious. But not everyone counts continents the same way. This snappy video tests your notion of just what is a continent… Read more
Love Longitude? ‘Maphead’ Locates Geography Buffs
Do you ever read an atlas for pleasure? If you go to a new city, can you imagine not knowing which way is north? Is it hard for you to imagine life without a map? Then you might be a maphead. Read more
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 4
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting. Read more
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 3
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting.
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 2
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7 Billion and Counting
National Geographic magazine has kicked off a year-long series of articles related to humanity’s remarkable growth spurt, with the first story focusing on the consequences of hitting 7 billion humans later this year and the basics of demography. Read more
Lesson Plan: Creating a Primer on the Arab World – NYTimes.com
Mapping Discord: Creating a Primer on the Arab World
By SARAH KAVANAGH and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO Overview | Why is there much turmoil in the Arab world right now? What are the key issues facing the nations in that part of the globe? In this lesson, students create an annotated map of the Middle East and North Africa that includes information about five countries in the Arab world and then synthesize what they discover.
Lesson Plan: Creating a Primer on the Arab World – NYTimes.com.
Save the Data – Stop Transparency Cutbacks
Some of the most important technology programs that keep Washington accountable are in danger of being eliminated. Read more
The Geographic Inequalities of Broadband in Indiana
Indiana is participating in the National Broadband Program as a multi-year, multi-agency effort to map areas in the state that are currently served by the state’s 170+ broadband providers. The results from this will be integrated into a national broadband availability map, and will provide a solid foundation for future broadband deployment efforts at the state and national level.
“Broadband access supports our economy, attracts businesses, and enables Indiana to be globally competitive. It improves the quality of life for Hoosiers through better communication and learning,” says Jim Sparks Indiana Geographic Information Officer regarding Indiana’s participation. Read more
