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Putting Photos on Google Earth

Submitted by Jamien Jacobs on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 12:07
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Here is a site to help put your photos onto Google Earth.

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Middle school (grades 6-8)
Resources I used: 
https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=panoramio&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.panoramio.com%2Fdo%2Fga_signin%3Fcontinue_url%3D%252Fupload&hl=en_US.utf8

How to create a Google Earth map layer of your own data set

Submitted by iSpyaSign on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 11:44
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Follow these 12 easy steps to create a .kml map layer of your own Vital Signs data. Suitable for all age groups.

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Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
Microsoft Excel, or Numbers Google Earth Google Fusion Tables
How should others reference your work?: 
iSpyASign, How to create a KML layer of your place data, Vital Signs Program, 04/23/10
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application/msword iconhow_to_create_a_kml_layer_04.23.10.doc

Maine Watersheds Map Layer

Submitted by iSpyaSign on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 14:05
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This map contains boundary files for 17 Maine watersheds.

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Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
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application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml iconwatershed_map.kml

Maine Invasive Aquatic Plants - known infestations March 2010

Submitted by iSpyaSign on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 13:58
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This Google Earth layer was created to pin point the water bodies in Maine with known infestations of an aquatic invasive plant species. The exact location of the plants within a given waterbody is not identified in this layer. This layer can be used for analysis of vectors, and offers a March 2010 snapshot for time series analysis of the spread of aquatic invasive species going forward. This layer is based on source data publicly provided by the Maine DEP Bureau of Land and Water Quality, originally provided in pdf format on the DEPs website.

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Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
The DEP invasive aquatic plants, known locations in Maine list as of March 2010, as well as an online latitude and longitude finder tool.
How should others reference your work?: 
iSpyASign, Maine aquatic invasive species map layer dated March 2010, Vital Signs Program, 03/15/10
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application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml iconinvasive_aquatic_plants_me_031510.kml

Boat Launch Sites in Maine Layer for Google Earth

Submitted by MattKeene on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 09:57
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Happen to be looking for the name of that boat launch? Or the name of that lake or river? You’ve come to the right place, this Google Earth .kmz layer will provide you with the answers you’re looking for. I’ve created this layer of the boat launch sites across the State of Maine for students and scientists a like to use for analysis. In this layer you’ll find specific information relating to each individual boat launch facility.

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Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
Maine Office of GIS boat launch data was uses to create this .KMZ layer for Google Earth. When you click in the point of interest on the map it will provide you with attribute data for that specific boat launch site.
How should others reference your work?: 
This layer could be used to help determine how as specific species may have gotten in that waterbody you're examining. Created by: (Mattkeene, Boat Launch Layer, Vital Signs Program, 11/19/2009)
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application/vnd.google-earth.kmz iconMaine Boat Launch Sites.kmz

Maine Population by County Layer for Google Earth

Submitted by MattKeene on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 09:50
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I’ve created this handy and helpful KMZ layer of every county in Maine and the total population of that county. Included in this layer is a legend with description of how the fields in this layer are classified. Every county is clickable and provides census totals and county name, population density can be related to areas of high invasive species incidents.

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Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
Maine Office of GIS provided the data, census data initially in the form of town blocks was aggregated to the county level. The census data is from the year 2000. I've categorized each layer by color and the description is on the layer legend when you open the KMZ.
How should others reference your work?: 
Finding out how many people are in the county you may doing research in, as well as comparing population density to invasive species tracking, movements, etc. Created by (Mattkeene, Maine Census Map Vital Signs Program, 11/19/2009)
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application/vnd.google-earth.kmz iconMaine County Census Map.kmz

Research Facilities Layer for Google Earth

Submitted by MattKeene on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 09:41
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This fun KML layer provides the user with a location of Research Facilities within the Gulf of Maine region. Each point of interest on the map gives you a name, address and link to the appropriate website. This layer is helpful if you’re looking for a specific research facility that is studying something you may be interested in.

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Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
A list of locations provided but the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Addresses were located, geocoded and then loaded into a kml for Google Earth.
How should others reference your work?: 
For specific inquiries of a facility that may be researching something you be interested in, or if you're just curious to see what is going at these facilities around the Gulf of Maine. Created by: (Mattkeene, Research Facilities kml layer, Vital Signs Program, 11/19/2009)
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application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml iconResearch Facilities.kml

Habitat Zones Layer for Google Earth

Submitted by MattKeene on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 09:32
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Have you ever been out in the field and find yourself unsure of which habitat zone you’re in? I’ve created this habitat layer that spans the entire State of Maine. This biophysical map will tell you not only where you are, but will also allow you to compare data with other different habitat zones.

Project Information
Grade Level: 
Middle school (grades 6-8)
High school (grades 9-12)
Professional development
Resources I used: 
University of Southern Maine's digital atlas, and The Maine Office of GIS.
How should others reference your work?: 
Analyze data collected in a habitat zone, or compare data with other habitat zones for different analysis. (mattkeene, USM Digtial Atlas & Maine Office of GIS, Vital Signs Program, 11/19/2009)
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application/vnd.google-earth.kmz iconHabitat Zones.kmz
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