GeoInquiries™ are short, standards-based inquiry activities for teaching map-based content found in commonly used textbooks. Each activity is designed using a common inquiry model and can be presented quickly from a single computer and projector or modified for students’ hands-on engagement. Collections of 15–20 activities per topic enhance your curriculum throughout the year. For more GeoInquiry resources, explore the "Getting to Know GeoInquiries" guide.
American LiteratureExplore plot lines, authors’ lives, and the historical context surrounding commonly read stories in high school American literature classes.
Earth ScienceThis collection teaches map-based concepts from middle/high school earth science: topography, earthquakes, volcanoes, oceans, weather, climate.
Environmental ScienceThis collection supports the map-based concepts in high school environmental science like speciation, pollution, population ecology, and energy.
GovernmentThis collection includes a range of topics such as elections, Federalism, rights, and comparative government.
Human GeographyThis high school collection focuses on human interaction with the planet. Concepts include urbanization, transportation, language, and religion.
MathematicsThese geometry and beginning algebra activities show critical connections between math and maps, using ArcGIS Online to extend core concepts.
Upper ElementaryThis collection includes upper elementary cross-curricular map concepts, focusing on social studies and science Common Core State Standards.
US History Experience the past with this collection that highlights critical map concepts in American history. World GeographyThis collection of inquiry-based learning activities address landforms and physical processes, ecosystems, and more.
World HistoryThis collection brings historical periods and maps to life, emphasizing the spatial nature of critical events throughout world history.