Schools Program
ESRI Australia's GIS in Schools program is now in its 10th year, and has supported over 500 schools and many more teachers to introduce GIS into their classrooms.
Below you will find links to information explaining what GIS is and demonstrating how it can be used in your classroom. This section of our website also has a wealth of GIS-related information, from lessons that can be used in-class to online GIS - all designed to help you implement GIS into your teaching program.
GIS Basics
Getting started with GIS
For those just starting out, this section will outline what GIS is and how it can be used.
GIS in the Curriculum
Not just Geography
Click here to find out how GIS is being used in subjects across the curriculum.
GIS Resources
Resources to move you ahead
Click here for information on the software available for schools as well as links to online GIS resources and lesson and resource providers.
Getting Started with GIS
Getting started with GIS
There are a number of ways you can get your GIS program started or revitalised. Find out more about the latest in GIS for the classroom, from online GIS through to the ArcView site licence .
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
For all of those questions you are too scared to ask, here are your answers.
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GIS Education Community
Visit the ESRI Education Community for more information about GIS in education. Here you will find software, data, lessons, forums, a GIS in education blog and more.
Key Educators
ESRI Australia works closely with Key Educators around the country to help them deliver GIS training and resources usng their local knowledge.