Additional Resources
Raindrops & Ranges Tutorial
Effective Climate Change Education (Appendix)
Google Maps
https://www.google.com/maps and https://www.google.com/earth
Google Earth Pro App
https://www.google.com/earth/download/gep/agree.html
Esri GIS Instructional Materials
http://education.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html
In Step with STEM Resources
Soil Surveys and Vegetation Maps
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Soils
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/survey/geo/?cid=nrcs142p2_053998
https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
Soil Information for Environmental Modeling and Ecosystem Management
http://www.soilinfo.psu.edu/index.cgi?soil_data&conus
USGS Land Cover Data Viewer
http://gis1.usgs.gov/csas/gap/viewer/land_cover/Map.aspx
National Land Cover Database
http://www.mrlc.gov/nlcd2011.php
Comparing Rain Gauge Data with Historical Data
Search keywords: “Make a Rain Gauge.” Information can also be found at https://www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/_files/pdfs/rain-gauge-tutorial.pdf
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
http://gis.ncdc.noaa.gov/map/cag/#app=cdo
NOAA Climate Data Online Search
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/search
NOAA Reusable Climate Maps
http://www.climate.gov/maps-data
NASA Earth Observatory
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/GlobalMaps/view.php?d1=TRMM_3B43M&d2=MOD13A2_M_NDVI
Esri GIS Instructional Materials
http://education.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html
NWF: Effects on Wildlife and Habitat
www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Threats-to-Wildlife/Global-Warming/Effects-on-Wildlife-and-Habitat.aspx
WILD Work Job Profiles and Videos
Cartographer
United States Department of Labor: Cartographers http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/cartographers-and-photogrammetrists.htm
I Want Your Job: Cartographer http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/i-want-your-job-cartographer-933846.html
Career Advice on becoming a Cartographer by Simon D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrhmYiAqp0k
GIS Specialist
YouTube Day in Life Geographic Analyst Computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9FFeHXJP0
Day in the Life: GIS Analyst https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rokWdaGc3u4
GIS - Cartographic Specialist student testimonials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAlpfz9M_Ts
Exploring Careers: GIS and GPS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7tK9CjRmIo
Computer Professional
Using Computers: Types of Computer Careers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV6OpNBryuQ
Science Buddies: Database Administrator
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-engineering-careers/Genom_databaseadministrator_c001.shtml#whatdotheydo
Geographer
What can you do with geography? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj8MTWZX4M
United States Department of Labor: Geographer http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geographers.htm#tab-1
Land Surveyor
Why a Surveyor http://www.beasurveyor.com/why-a-surveyor
Surveying - A Life Without Limits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-QufqAeFyM
Land Surveyor: Thinking of Entering the Land Surveying Career Field? http://study.com/articles/Land_Surveyor_Thinking_of_Entering_the_Land_Surveying_Career_Field.html
Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Land Surveyor http://lifehacker.com/career-spotlight-what-i-do-as-a-land-surveyor-1747354734
Your Career as a Land Surveyor http://www.surveypath.org/
United States Department of Labor: Surveyors https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/surveyors.htm