Essential Concepts

These three activities introduce the Internet mapping program ArcIMS, used in our online activities for exploring Colorado's historical geography.  For the most part, the Internet mapping sites are intuitive, and most kids can probably figure them out on their own.  However, we recommend that teachers and students complete a couple activities below before moving on to the other mapping activities.

 

Note that you'll need Internet Explorer or Netscape to view the maps in this project.  Mac users: see the Help section.

 

Click on "Getting Started" Conceptual Overview for more information.

 

Student Worksheets

Worksheet GS-1  What is Internet Mapping?

 

Worksheet GS-2  Tools and Buttons and Layers - Oh My!

 

Worksheet GS-3  Measuring and Finding Stuff

 

Internet Mapping Activities

Please note that you should DISABLE any POP-UP Blockers

before using the Internet mapping activities.

Activity GS-1  What is Internet Mapping?

 

Activity GS-2  Tools and Buttons and Layers - Oh My!

 

Activity GS-3  Measuring and Finding Stuff