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Learning about geographic information systems (GIS) can be fun for kids and adults of all ages. On this page you'll find our GIS @ Home Kit, a list of online games, quizzes, apps and coloring pages. Scroll the entire page or browse by age group.
All Ages
There is no age limit on the fun you can have with GIS with these tools.
| Name | Link Address |
|---|---|
| Map Origami* | https://mapscaping.com/diy-folding-paper-globe/ |
| Coloring Pages* | https://www.gisday.com/en-us/resources |
| Introduction to GIS using string* | https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/introduction-gis/ |
* Supplies are needed.
Middle School and Up
For kids in grade 6-8, these games put basic GIS skills to the test.
| Name | Link Address |
|---|---|
| GIS Day Kahoots game | https://create.kahoot.it/share/gis-day-trivia/1a8a1cd7-56fc-4982-8769-221b380adf97 |
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Sounds of Planet Earth Map Quiz
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https://community.esri.com/t5/education-blog/the-sounds-of-planet-earth-story-map/ba-p/884548 |
| Places & Food Treasure Hunt | https://treasurehunts.storymaps.esri.com/places-and-foods/ |
| Other Geography & GIS Treasure Hunts | https://collections.storymaps.esri.com/treasure-hunts/ |
Advanced
Ready to take on a GIS challenge? Test your knowledge and skill with these online resources.
| Name | Link Address |
|---|---|
| Geography Trivia Quiz | https://www.thoughtco.com/geography-trivia-quiz-4068562 |
| GIS Crossword | https://community.esri.com/community/education/blog/2020/08/04/a-gis-crossword (PDFs attachments are at the bottom of the ESRI blog post) |
| Name that Place Map Quiz | https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=f95d562571d740a6840254ee53ae3024 |
| Pioneers of Geography & GIS Treasure Hunt | https://treasurehunts.storymaps.esri.com/pioneers/ |