ArcGIS and Geospatial Mapping

ArcGIS is an incredibly powerful professional tool that allows you to create maps. You can place information on the map, you can adjust the scale and the type of map, you can turn the map (or maps) into a story with pop-up text, photos, and scrolling text boxes.

Link to ArcGIS

This is an example of a Story Map I made over the summer. I created the maps and added all the information, I inserted the pictures between the maps, and I added the text boxes to tell my story.

Sixth-graders designed Story Maps explaining the village they created after the end of civilization as we know it. Scroll through to learn about their vision for their village. The square with an arrow in the bottom right corner of their map will load it in a new page, making the text and maps easier to enjoy. Take note that you can scroll and zoom the map to explore the area.

This is an overview of the ArcGIS program and some of the features it offers (4m 41s).

ArcGIS Intro Screencast.mp4

Getting Started in ArcGIS

Getting to ArcGIS.webm

This video will guide you getting into ArcGIS and accessing your account. (2m 13s)

Creating a Map.webm

This video will show you how to create a map in ArcGIS. (1m 52s)

Navigating Map.webm

This video will show you how to prepare the map, and how to SAVE! (3m 24s)

Adding Your Information to a Map

Adding items to Map.webm

This video explains how to add your first layer to your map and customize the images you have added. (7m 16s)

Multiple Layers.webm

Organizing your information into multiple layers will help you to tell the story of your village. (6m 6s)

Creating a Story Map

Starting a StoryMap.webm

A StoryMap takes your map of information into a visually appealing presentation. This video explains how to get started. (6m 23s)

Building Your StoryMap.webm

This video will help you to add more content to your Story Map. (7m 47s)

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