topic Getting started with ArcGIS for Schools in K12 Discussion

Getting started with ArcGIS for Schools

BradRoost — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:02:36 GMT

I am developing an HS Earth Science course and want to include a unit on cartography. I have signed up for ArcGIS for Schools, created an account, started adding "members", etc.

However, it's unclear to me what resources there are for lessons I can use in the classroom. I found the GeoInquiries pages which are helpful, but it appears these are outside the ArcGIS for Schools program.

Are there existing tutorials or lessons the students can access once they join the class? I have seen mention of schools bundles. How do I access them? Where would I find layer data to add to a map?

It feels like a got everything registered and set up as part of ArcGIS for schools and hit a dead end.

I can access the basemaps, but how do I use this in my classroom aside from creating my own simple lessons?

Help.

Re: Getting started with ArcGIS for Schools

TomBaker — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:05:01 GMT

Hi Brad.

There are several options but we often recommend new educators take a look at the Getting Started guide at: https://esriurl.com/gettingstartedforeducators.

Also consider taking a look at Teach with GIS.

From there, you may explore content from Learn ArcGIS, Esri Training, or Esri Press.

I used to teach Earth and Life science. Feel free to drop me an email at : tbaker @ esri.com

Re: Getting started with ArcGIS for Schools

BradRoost — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:45:07 GMT

Tom, thank you so much. That's a lot of links. I will let you know if I have any questions as I go through the materials.