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US Digital Map Instructions 2010
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by Ginny Mason 14 years ago
Resources, Entry and Results
Below you'll find the input form and resources for entering map information for the US States Digital Maps page. Maps are updated automatically by entering the information. You'll be using two different forms to populate the three maps.
Map Overview
Map(s) |
Link to Enter Information |
Resources |
What To Do
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Helpful Hints |
View Results in Table (after 5 minutes) |
US Statehood, Population and Total Area |
Heat Maps
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- US Census Website
- Infoplease Website for US
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Enter all information at the same time. |
Make sure you have the correct year (2008) for population data. |
Results (Density is calculated) |
US Points of Interest |
Map Points |
- Map Points (see Resources below)
- Latitude/Longitude: Get Lat Lon tool
- Photos, images and website links (see Instructions below.
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Enter 6 required points (see below or your handout.)
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- Use your state report information (travel brochure, history, facts, or special interest sections) or the Resources below.
- For latitude/longitude numbers, see the Instructions below.
- For photos, images and websites, cut and paste the web address of the item directly into the form. See the Instructions for photos below.
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Results (You will not be able to see your name.) |
Helpful Hints & Handouts
- Use correct grammar and spelling when entering information into the form.
- Type only the information you want (no spaces at the beginning or end of the information).
- Use the handouts to help gather information for all information except latitude/longitude numbers, photos, images and website addresses.
Handouts
US Points of Interest
US Points of Interest Types (Spots)
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Population
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Parks/Visitor Sites
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Weather
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Geographical Landforms
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Capital
Largest City
Large City
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National Park
State or City Park
Historical Site
Theme Park
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Hottest Temperature
Coldest Temperature
Sunny
Rainy
Snowy
Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
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Beach
Lake
River
Forest
Mountains
Valley
Desert
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Required Map Points (6)
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State Capital (with Flag image would be nice)
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National or State Park
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Largest City (if not the capital) or Large City
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Historic Site
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One "Weather" point (Hot, Cold, Rainy, Snow, Sunny, Lightning, Tornado or Hurricane)
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One "Geographical Landform" point (Beach, Mountain, Desert, Forest, River, Valley or Lake)
Optional Points (4)
Instructions for Latitude/Longitude, Photos, Images and Website Links
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Use Get Lat Lon tool
- Adding a photo, image and website link
Resources
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Capital Map Point
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Parks & Historical Sites
- City Sizes
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Location, Photo/Image and Website Instructions
Location Information
Need one of the following for "location"
- the street address, city and state
- the street address and zipcode
- the latitude and longitude
Getting the Address
- Find the website of the place and look on the "Contact Us" page.
- Use Google Maps to search for the place name.
Getting Longitude and Latitude
Using Wikipedia
- Find your point of interest in Wikipedia
- Click the coordinates on the page
- Copy the entry that looks like "38.296667, -122.463056" from GeoHack
Using a Google Maps Tool
http://www.getlatlon.com/
- Enter the Place name in the box
- Click Zoom to Place
- Copy the Latitude, Longitude numbers that look like "38.229550455326134, -122.71591186523438"
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Adding Photos or Images to your Bubble
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Find your image or photo on a website.
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Right click on it and choose "Properties".
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Copy the entire URL (Web Address) - from the "http" all the way to the end of the address. (Could be several lines).
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Go back to your input form
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Paste the URL into the Photo or Image Link box.
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Adding Web Links to your Bubble
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Find the webpage you'd like to link in your information bubble.
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Copy the Web Address (URL)
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Go back to your input form
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Paste the URL into the Link to Website Address
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US Digital Map Instructions 2010
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Tip: To turn text into a link, highlight the text, then click on a page or file from the list above.
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