Resources and Tools
A selection of resources and tools curated by the GEO-Academy team.
my NASA data
My NASA Data is an educational platform designed to make NASA's Earth science data accessible to students, educators, and lifelong learners. The website offers a wealth of resources, including interactive tools, lesson plans, and real-world data sets, to support the...
TERRA
Terra is a key NASA mission dedicated to studying Earth's systems from space, providing vital data for understanding our planet's climate, environment, and natural processes. Launched in 1999, the Terra satellite carries a suite of advanced scientific instruments that...
Data Science – youcubed
"Big Ideas from Data Science" is a framework developed by YouCubed to help students and educators engage with key concepts in data science. It highlights six foundational ideas, such as recognizing variability, understanding data structures, and interpreting patterns,...
FIRMS
https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map The FIRMS website is a tool provided by NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System. It provides near real-time information on active fires around the world based on satellite data. Users can view and analyse global...
CODAP
CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform) is a free, web-based app designed to support students in learning and doing data science. CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform) is a web-based tool designed for exploring and analyzing data, particularly in...
World Forest Map
Global Forest Watch is a valuable tool for anyone interested in forest conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
EO Browser
EO Browser provides access to satellite imagery and Earth Observation data from various satellite missions.
PurpleAir
The PurpleAir map website provides real-time air quality data using a network of sensors placed globally.
GTIF | Green Transition Information Factory
Actionable information from Earth Observation to accelerate the Green Transition of society and econom
GeoInquiries Collections
Standards-based inquiry exercises designed to teach material based on maps found in widely used textbooks.
Code with Mu
Mu is a Python code editor for beginner programmers based on extensive feedback given by teachers and learners.
ArcGIS Online Map Viewer
Build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage users to explore.
EnviroAtlas
EnviroAtlas provides geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, their stressors, and human health.
GIS4Schools
The GIS4Schools project is a completed Erasmus+ focused on integratng GIS (Geographic Informaton System) technologies into secondary school STEAM educaton related to climate change.
European Atlas of the Seas – Teacher’s Corner
A user-friendly interactive map-based educational tool on the ocean.
Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem
The Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem offers immediate access to large amounts of open and free Earth observation data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites.
European Space Agency (ESA) Education Programme
ESA initiative for the use of remote sensing in the classroom.
Google Earth Education
Online initiative for the use of Google Earth services in the Classroom.
Google Earth Timelapse
Google Earth Timelapse is a global, zoomable video that lets users see how the Earth has changed since 1984.
Google Earth Stories
Google Earth repository of stories created for the classroom.