Maps101 in action showing maps and cartography to local students

Posted on February 3, 2012 by RB

This article is from our Maps.com ‘In Carto’ Blog. This science night not only offered a great opportunity to speak to kids about cartography, but also to show them how it could be relevant to their daily lives and their favorite classroom subjects. Maps101 was on display and received a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from all [...]

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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/ 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/ How [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Maps.com – Our day out.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by RB

A crew from Maps.com recently took part in the Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic ‘Recordathon.’

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St Patrick’s Day is here.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by RB

St Patrick’s Day

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Japan Earthquake locator map

Posted on March 11, 2011 by RB

This map shows all of the earthquakes that have taken place in Japan over recent hours, including their magnitudes. Click on the ‘play’ buttons to see footage submitted by eyewitnesses via Youtube. We have added a special content section to Maps101 where you can access a variety of materials in different formats that can help [...]

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Stephanie

Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. International Women’s day is a global celebration of women. The celebration of women is recognized differently all over the world and ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women for causes and achievements from the past, present and future.

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