High School Geo with GIS

[GlennWatson]

I am teaching high school geography and am including GIS.  I have taken an online class on ArcGIS Pro and bought a textbook.  But the Pro version is not going to work for me since I can't get the pro version on all of my student's laptops due to the bureaucracy.  So now I am starting from scratch with the online version which despite what everyone say is significantly different from the Pro version.  I was hoping this textbook, "Intro to Human Geography: Using ArcGIS Online" would include exercises and worksheets I could use in class.  But a quick look after buying it from Amazon makes it look like just another Geography Textbook.  Please convince me otherwise since I really need the help.

[DavidPike]

Hi Glenn,

The Esri MOOCs might be useful.  I believe subscribing to the training also covers licensing in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro depending on which course.  Although they are only available at certain times in the year.

https://www.esri.com/training/mooc/

Luckily the 'Going places with Spatial Analysis' course seems to be starting very soon and you (and your students) could register for it.  A nice email to the Esri team (do a search on the forum for 'MOOC') might also potentially open some over avenues for materials etc.

[Craig_Carpenter · Accepted solution]

Hi Glenn, 

There is a downloadable set of exercises that use interactive maps to enhance the concepts covered in the book. These exercises can be accessed here. Additionally, students receive a code that provides a Student Use license with the purchase of the book (or e-book when purchased from from VitalSource). This allows them to acquire fundamental skills in map making and analysis, along with a traditional human geography text.

Let me know if you have any questions,

Craig

[GlennWatson]

I was on the verge of returning the book, but now I see what you have done.  This should be useful to me.  Thank you.