Maps101 Blog – News Highlights of 2011.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RB

Following hot on the heels of the Google Zeitgeist, here are the highlights of 2011 as told in the Maps101 Blog -

Tunisian protests lead to a change of  Government - http://maps101blog.com/2011/01/25/tunisia-a-sign-to-the-region/

Arab Spring Begins

GITN Special - Tunisia

21st Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s freedom - http://maps101blog.com/2011/02/10/on-this-day-2111990-nelson-mandela-freed/

Japan hit by huge earthquake & Tsunami - http://maps101blog.com/2011/03/11/huge-earthquake-sends-tsunami-waves-across-the-pacific-ocean/

2 Corpse Flowers in rare blooming event - http://maps101blog.com/2011/04/27/a-pretty-big-stink/

Titan Arum - 'Corpse Flower'

Titan Arum - 'Corpse Flower'

How can we protect ourselves from the elements after massive destruction in Joplin, MO? - http://maps101blog.com/2011/05/25/can-we-protect-ourselves-from-natures-wrath/

How the census was created and what it means for Maps101 Subscribers - http://maps101blog.com/2011/08/19/the-us-census-how-why-and-something-cool-for-maps101-subscribers/

Veterans Day 11.11.11 - http://maps101blog.com/2011/11/11/11-11-11-veterans-day/

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Google Zeitgeist 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RB

Its that time of year when Google produces its ‘Year in Review’ video, and we spend a couple of minutes remembering events that seemed so long ago but whose effects are still central to the daily lives of those who were affected by them.

Many or all of these issues have been covered as they happened by Maps101 and the Maps101 blog. We thank you for your continued support of Maps101, your encouragement and guidance as we refine and  develop a product that reaches hundreds of thousands of students worldwide each day.  One of the main points that hits home from this video is how fast the world is changing, and how much can occur in just 365 days. We hope that you, as teachers and students, continue to find Maps101 a rewarding and useful tool  for interpreting and understanding this monumental and fast-paced change.

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Now available – Maps101 News Network and Free Demo Site

Posted on December 7, 2011 by RB

Maps101 Blog readers will have noticed a rather quieter blog than usual recently.

That’s because we have been working on a new way to link our blog articles and Maps101 content.

To make the most of the great resources within Maps101, many teachers in the Social Studies and Science arenas like to take real world, topical examples and demonstrate the concepts behind them with interactive maps, videos and illustrations or utilize the lesson plans and activities of which there are THOUSANDS.

Our editors will be taking great news stories and providing you with supplemental information from Maps101 that makes these examples instantly teachable. 

For example, check out the article about how scientists have used modern technology to discover more about the fate of a giant mastodon, from a single bone discovered in the 1970s.

Following this NPR report, we have added a National Geographic video about early migration to North America, thematic maps of early civilization and prehistoric man, and a lesson plan covering archaeology.

This material is also available to non-subscribers through our brand new demo site as well as other limited Maps101 content. If you want to find out more about the great benefits of Maps101, check it out now.

Meanwhile we hope our subscribers enjoy this new feature and would be delighted to hear your comments.

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Posted on December 7, 2011 by RB

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11.11.11 – Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by RB

11th November is marked as Veterans Day on many calendars and is a day set aside to remember those who have given their lives for their country in conflicts around the world.

While in recent times there have been differences of opinion about many of the wars and conflicts that have taken place, the bravery of those who are willing to travel to foreign lands, leaving families and friends behind, placing their lives in extreme risk cannot be underestimated.

The origins of Veterans day lie in Armistice Day, proclaimed by Woodrow Wilson in 1919 as a way of expressing gratitude for the heroism and bravery of servicemen and women who ensured the world remained free from the tyranny of the invading German army. Calving Coolidge confirmed Armistice Day as a federal holiday in 1926. In 1954 it was officially amended to Veterans Day to ensure that the day honored all veterans after the recent ending of the Korean War.

The date is chosen for its significance as the official date and time of the signing of the Armistice that officially ended World War I, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Arlington Military Cemetary

Arlington Military Cemetary

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Maps101 Back-to-School Training Sessions

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Stephanie

Maps101 is offering “Back-to-School” webinar training sessions with a free guided tour.

Join us as we take you on a virtual webinar tour of your online resource. The tour will explore all the content that is available and how users can benefit the most out of their subscription. Plus, we will show attendees all the latest content enhancements and additions to the resource.

Learn more about your Maps101 subscription, including:

  • The vast and comprehensive content available
  • The latest enhancements
  • The easiest ways to navigate through the Maps101 material
  • How to get the most value from your Maps101 subscription

Reserve your seat in one of the following sessions:

Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PST – Register Here

Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 3:30 PM – 4:10 PM PST – Register Here

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @ 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PST – Register Here

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @ 3:30 PM – 4:10 PM PST – Register Here

The presentation will be approximately 40 minutes long with time for questions at the end. To attend, you will simply need an internet connected computer with speakers.

See you at the Webinar.

The Maps101 Team

 

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Maps101: K-12 Schools can visualize,compare 2010 Census Data with interactive maps.

Posted on September 7, 2011 by RB

Census MapStudents wanting to see who makes up the population of their local area, or compare and contrast major cities, counties and states, can now do so in a new interactive feature in Maps101.

The Bing Maps launch with 9 data layers covering all 50 states. Users can compare up to 4 layers or locations at any one time, using the color coded legend to compare and contrast. The maps also include full Bing functionality meaning that using the built in layer transparency settings, teachers and students can pinpoint specific places or geographic features on the map which may help to interpret the data.

For example, a highly populated area could be related to its location close to a water source or transport link.

The development comes as a result of consultations between subscribers and Maps101’s content development team. “Census data can provide relevance to students in history, geography, civics, and earth science among others. Our teachers wanted a visual tool that would enable them to quickly and simply display the information to the class,” revealed Rob Burns, Marketing Director for the Maps.com group who publish Maps101.

“This serves to strengthen our cross-curricular functionality and adds yet more value to a Maps101 subscription,” he continued. More data layers covering data such as income and home ownership are set to be added.  “This type of tool adds relevance and meaning to benchmark data that students are hearing about every day in the news media”.

Maps101 subscribers can access the census maps from the home page using their school or district login. Free trials are also available for educators from the site.

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The US Census – How, Why, and something cool for Maps101 Subscribers.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by RB

Check out this article by National Geographic on the US Census, what it is all about, how it is carried out and what it is used for.

Coming Soon - Census Data

Then, look forward to an uber cool new feature coming to Maps101 very soon, that will give you an amazing view of the results.

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Maps101 will be at #ISTE 2011

Posted on June 21, 2011 by RB

See Maps101 at the ISTE conference which begins this weekend.

ISTE 2011

Lori and Aileen will be in Philadelphia showing off the great value of Maps101, packed full of thousands of videos, games, lesson plans, maps, activities, reference materials, animations and more to engage students in the classroom and save teachers time.

In a time when schools are looking to expand their use of technology but face ever-shrinking budgets, Maps101 offers a refreshing combination of low cost and extensive content that no other ebook, printed text or online resource comes close to.

Check us out at Booth 562 and enter our prize drawings. We have multiple prizes to give away each day when you register for a free Maps101 trial.

See you there!

http://www.isteconference.org/2011/

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Don’t Miss Maps101′s Dr Neal Lineback Live with NCGE

Posted on June 1, 2011 by RB

Dr Neal Lineback will be talking live about his weekly Geography in the News column presented by Maps101. This is a great opportunity to hear the passion and experience that he puts into each and every edition of GITN, and perfect for professional development.

If you haven’t been following the NCGE webinar series, there have been some engaging sessions so far and this promises to be another great one! Especially as attendees will receive a complimentary month’s access (that’s 4 editions) to GITN and its archives through a Maps101 subscription. Pass this information on to teachers of Geography, Earth Science, Civics and History who can all get something from the presentation.

Patterns, Trends & Analysis: Utilizing Current Events in the Classroom
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 8pm EDT/ 7pm CDT
Neal Lineback,  Geography  Faculty Emeritus, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Join us as Neal guides us through examining patterns and trends and analyzing causes and impacts of geography on current events.  The news media most often describes current events in isolation, when in fact these events are more often influenced by a larger geographic pattern of causes with a greater pattern of impacts. Recognizing and analyzing the larger settings through geographic eyes, patterns and processes of geographic analysis, provide a more connected understanding of current events. Using digital technology helps reinforce this understanding along with providing support and background information to facilitate further research. In this session you will see a set of methodologies for placing individual current events into a larger geographic perspective using contemporary examples.  Neal is the originator and co-author of Geography in the News, a weekly syndicated newspaper and education media article dealing with current events.  If you teach geography, AP Human Geography, social studies or use current events in instruction, don’t miss this event!

BONUS: Teachers attending this webinar will receive online access to Dr. Lineback’s “Geography in the News” via a special free one-month subscription to Maps101, the K-12 Social Studies classroom resource.

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