On their Web site, they will be able to find local participating organizations in their local communities. ESRI has also announced a new U.S. Community Atlas Project. This project encourages teachers to work together to create an image of their community by using text and maps and then posting them on ESRI S web server. It then will become a database of communities for all to use. To complete the project, schools can use their own GIS software or they can request free ArcVoyager Special Edition Software.
Students can use many other tools as well.
This new project works well with the GAW theme and therefore, interested mini grant applicants could use this project when applying. Two new individuals in September were hired to begin work on the Geographic Alliance. Nicole Wall will maintain the website, newsletter, databases of Wyoming teachers and classroom materials. She will communicate with teachers on a regular basis about upcoming events and Alliance programs. Nicole moved from Lincoln, Nebraska to Laramie with her husband and son in July.