For all of the Albright group topics this year, there is an inherent geographic component — everything and everyone is tied to a specific place on (or above!) the Earth.
► Use maps as data sources ⇒ not all data is published in articles or databases.
Not all data is published in articles and databases — maps contain an astounding amount and variety of data. When doing research for your project, keep in mind resources such as historic maps, interactive web maps, geospatial datasets, satellite imagery, and published paper maps.
► Use maps to display your data ⇒ you can find a map or make your own.
When you are putting together your group project, remember that maps can convey a lot of information clearly and concisely.
If you have any questions about where to find maps/geospatial data related to your projects or about map-making, contact Tracy Tien (tt103@wellesley.edu).
What is a StoryMap?
StoryMaps is a web-based application within ArcGIS Online that allows you to build an interactive multimedia narrative.
The StoryMaps application is available to the Wellesley College community, you can access it by these two ways:
), then in the expanded drop-down, go to ArcGIS StoryMaps 
Explore StoryMaps
Here are some examples of what StoryMaps can be. For more, visit the Esri StoryMaps Gallery.
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| Neolithical Mystery Tour | The Spilhaus World Ocean Map in a Square | The Bare Earth |
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| Washington's Ice Age Floods | An Introduction to Sea Ice | Pancakes & Silver |
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 1: Logging In
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 2: The Cover
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 3: Theme & Design
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 4: The Block Palette
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 6: Maps
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 7: Immersive Elements
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 8: Credits
StoryMaps Tutorial Step 9: Publishing Your StoryMap
Recommended: Accessible Storytelling
Logging in to arcgis.com
Navigate to arcgis.com
Click ‘Sign In’ in the top right corner.
When you click Sign In, make sure that it says Sign in to Wellesley College with ESRI at the top.
If you do not see this log in page, click on the dropdown menu that says Your ArcGIS organization’s URL
Type ‘wellesley’ into the box, click Continue, and then enter your username and password to log in
Enter your ArcGIS Online account login information
Make sure that your username includes ‘_wellesley’
This will bring you to your ArcGIS Online homepage, where you can navigate to all of the available ArcGIS Online applications and content.
What is ArcGIS Online?
ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based software suite designed for analyzing geospatial data and making interactive maps and web applications.
Available to the Wellesley College community, please follow the next section on Logging in to ArcGIS Online.
Click on the Steps to watch a short video on each topic. Click on the links below each video for additional information and documentation.
Lesson 0: Before You Start
Lesson 1: Signing In
Lesson 2: Starting a New Map
Lesson 3: Basemap
Lesson 4: Bookmarks
Lesson 5: Adding Layers
From Your ArcGIS Online Content
Lesson 6: Searching for Data
Lesson 7: Layer Styling
Lesson 8: Analysis Tools
Lesson 9: Saving Your Map
Lesson 10: Printing Your Map
