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

Posted on September 7, 2011 by RB

Maps101 now includes an interactive Bing Map featuring 2010 Census Data. This 2010 Census Data Map is a great tool for K-12 Teachers to use in the classroom teaching Geography, History, Earth Science, Civics and more using the online classroom resource.

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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. 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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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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New-look home page.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by RB

Your Maps101 home page has a fresh new look about it for the new school year. But don’t worry, all of your favorite features are still exactly where you left them, we just made the site easier to navigate and, hopefully, more fun to use. The main changes include -: Easier to read navigation buttons [...]

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Maps and Much More

Posted on May 5, 2010 by RB

Technology journalist Brian Nadel took some time out to review Maps101 following the addition of the new Bing Maps features, and liked what he found……

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Earthday Webinar

Posted on April 23, 2010 by RB

Thank you to everyone who attended our special webinar for Earthday 2010. It was great to hear from so many teachers and classes from all over the USA, Canada and US Territories overseas. Putting together a webinar like that is never easy. Making sure there is enough information for the subject to be interesting, without [...]

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Volcano eruption closes British air space.

Posted on April 15, 2010 by RB

British airports have been closed for at least 19 hours after a volcanic eruption in Iceland sent ash into the atmosphere. The ash presents a significant danger to airplanes because the dust is likely to clog their engines. As the cloud drifts south and begins to dissipate aviation authorities in Europe are monitoring its progress [...]

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Maps101 Announces Bing Maps Integration

Posted on April 15, 2010 by RB

Maps101 is delighted to announce a new relationship with Microsoft’s Bing Maps which will provide users with a great new way to explore the extensive Maps101 content and enjoy the great visual and interactive experience that Bing Maps provides. Download the press release BingAnnouncement_4_14_10. Read more about Maps101 and Bing Maps in Chris Pendleton’s blog.

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