Lessons and Tools

If you are new to mapping and GIS, explore these tutorials and other lessons on gathering data and creating maps. Many of the resources are available at no cost or low cost to educational institutes and non-profit community organizations.

Gathering data and creating databases

• Making and Mapping a Simple Table
• Table Time

Making maps

• An Introduction to Map Design [PDF-204 KB, 19 pages]
• Address Matching Tutorial

Mapping/GIS Software

• ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education (AEJEE)
• ArcGIS Explorer
• ArcPad
• ArcView
• CityGreen
• CommunityViz

Web Mapping Sites

• ArcWeb Explorer
• National Geographic Society MapMachine
• U.S. National Atlas
• Maps in American FactFinder (U.S. Census Bureau)
• FactFinder Kids' Corner

Additional Resources

• Lessons
• Where to find data
• Online Mapping Sites
• Case Studies
• Related Learning Links from GIS.com