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Geospatial" technologies--which include geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) tools--are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. These technologies use "smart" maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide context and analysis. As these tools become vital to helping community leaders ask and answer questions with both local and global implications, the ability to think spatially is an increasingly important skill for students. Hundreds of jobs--in such areas as planning, law enforcement, environmental management, business, public safety, health, and agriculture--now require key geographic inquiry skills.

Reading stories hosted by National Geographic Kids

Free images/phots from National Geographic

map themes, data, and tools for customizing maps

Compare the size of Deepwater Horizon oil spill just off of New Orleans, LA to a geographical location of your choice.

Geographical biomes of North America and links to detailed information regarding each biome.

This resource provides examples and information explaining different geographical landforms.