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      • Visualize your data on a custom map using Google My Maps (Tutorial)
      • Create a map or story in Google Earth Web (Tutorial)
      • How to Create a Geographical Map Chart in Google Sheets
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Geographic Links


Geography Organizations
  • The Association of American Geographers (AAG)
  • National Consortium for Teaching about Asia
  • National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE)
  • National Geographic Society (NGS)
  • Royal Geographical Society (Institute of British Geographers)
  • Tennessee Geographic Information Council
Geographic & Geography Related Data Sources
  • United States Geological Survey (USGS)
    An outstanding resource for basic GIS data. Computerized versions of USGS topographic maps, digital raster graphs (DRGs) and digital line graphs (DLGs), can be downloaded at various scales for most sections of the United States.
  • National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
    The NCDC archives climate/weather data for the United States as well as the rest of the globe.
Other Geography Resources
  • Internet Resources for Geographers
    A fantastic index maintained by the Department of Geography at the University of Colorado – Boulder.
  • About.com:Geography
    A webpage devoted to K-12 geography education moderated by Matt Rosenberg.  Includes daily quizzes and numerous teacher resources.
  • Best of the Web: Geography
    “A nearly exhaustive index of geographic web links.”
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  • Home
    • Join the TGA
    • TGA Membership Dashboard
    • Geography and GIS Programs in Tennessee
    • Upcoming Events
  • Resources
    • Discovery Park: Maps and Globes Workshop
    • Drawing Worlds
    • Tennessee Giant Map >
      • TN Giant Map Lessons and Activities
      • Next Steps
    • 2021 TCSS Geography Night, Tuesday 2/23
    • 2020 TCSS Geography Strand, Saturday 2/23
    • AP Human Geography
    • Archived Workshop Resources
    • Bell Ringers
    • Geographic Links
    • Geography Resources
    • Lesson Plans
  • Special Interests
    • Southern Foodways
    • Monthly Observances >
      • African American Heritage (February)
      • Women's (March)
      • Irish-American (March)
      • Asian Pacific American (May)
      • Hispanic Heritage (September 15 to October 15)
      • Native American Heritage (November) >
        • Regarding Thanksgiving
    • National Weather Service Resources
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • What is GIS?
    • Tennessee ArcGIS Online Map Contest
    • TGA Open Data Portal
    • K-5 Focus >
      • STEAM at Work! (Lindsey the GIS Professional!)
      • National Geographic’s MapMaker
    • Geospatial Revolution Project
    • Google Earth/Map Resources >
      • National Geographic's Google Earth Resources
      • Visualize your data on a custom map using Google My Maps (Tutorial)
      • Create a map or story in Google Earth Web (Tutorial)
      • How to Create a Geographical Map Chart in Google Sheets
    • Getting to Know GeoInquiries >
      • GeoInquiries (Teacher Worksheets)
      • GeoInquiries (Student Worksheets)
    • ArcGIS Online (Esri) Resources >
      • Get Started with ArcGIS Online
      • Teach with GIS (Esri Lessons)
      • ArcGIS StoryMaps
      • ArcGIS Survey123
    • GIS in CTE >
      • Career and Technical Education Instructors
      • Getting to Know GIS in CTE
      • Explore Careers in GIS (Virtual Job Shadow)