This is an inquiry activity to introduce OpenStreetMap users to energy generation and transmission using OpenInfraMap.

One of the compelling features of open mapping is being able to connect geographic learning with projects that have immediate and tangible impact. Humanitarian mapping projects are the best known examples, but there are other ways of teaching geography through service. This how-to will take you through the steps of creating your own mapping projects for your classroom mapping projects.

This tutorial is an introduction to downloading and mapping data from OpenStreetMap using QGIS. OpenStreetMap, or OSM, is a free, editable map of the world created and edited entirely by volunteer contributors known as mappers. QGIS is a free, open-source geographic information system (GIS) application that allows users to view, edit, visualize, and analyze geographic data. This tutorial is intended to guide a complete beginner to OpenStreetMap and GIS software through the process of downloading OSM data and creating a simple, informative map.

For those of you who are new to OpenStreetMap, here are a few steps to take before joining a mapping event. This project walks you through creating an OpenStreetMap editing account, getting to know the mapping interface, and the iD Editor walkthrough.

This module introduces both the instructor and students to the OpenStreetMap interface. Each of these activities entails the use of a tool, or utility on the OpenStreetMap website.

This module organizes basic OSM contributing resources for teachers to introduce to students to the concept of students making contributions to the OSM project. In this module, students will be fully prepared to contribute to the OSM project. Students will familiarize themselves with these mapping-ready resources and answer open-ended questions on important points of the three resources.

By now your students should have an OpenStreetMap account, be familiar with the OpenStreetMap interface, have located an area of interest, and are ready to map. In this module, we take control of the iD editor and learn to add geographic data to the map. At the end of this module, your students will be able to add simple features to OpenStreetMap, give those features descriptive 'tags', navigate the iD interface to personalize controls, and understand how to use iD Editor's Help facility.

The Tasking Manager is a key tool in the OpenStreetMap ecosystem because it helps organize a group of mappers working in the same place at the same time. It divides the mapping task into small, manageable chunks and prevents overlapping mapping efforts. The Tasking Manager is often the start and finish of a mapping task making it a critical tool to learn and use. The tool allows groups and organizations to highlight which areas of the world need volunteers to map for different purposes. For example, a humanitarian organization might use the Tasking Manager to ask volunteers to map roads in the Caribbean following a hurricane to assist with recovery efforts.

By telling us where things are, maps help us find what is missing. In this lesson, students will learn to apply this principle through a service learning project in OpenStreetMap. Data created through this lesson serves to support the work of organizations like KABOOM! who use OpenStreetMap data to understand and communicate neighborhood needs for play areas. In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn and discuss the importance of playspace equity and its geographic implications, map play spaces in OpenStreetMap for real-world impact, and (optionally) have the opportunity to add local knowledge on playground quality to the map.

In this standalone lesson, students will learn about mental maps, explain the basic functions of a map, and use Field Papers.

Using OpenStreetMap, students will learn about industrialization and economic development by comparing and contrasting Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Economic Sectors, and making a connection to local industrial map features found in the school's community.

This cheat sheet will help you guide your students or YouthMappers chapter through the basics for mapping roads and buildings. It is thought as a resource for beginner mappers or for shortcuts to help with your contributions.

Open source mobile mapping applications can be used with iOS and/or Android devices, providing offline and online maps for a variety of needs. The interface allows individuals to map local areas updating geospatial information along the way. Especially useful for navigation, data is collected and uploaded by community members seeking to contribute to the maintenance of OpenStreetMap. There are a number of applications that provide mobile mapping features. Some of these programs do not use the OpenStreetMap platform or allow for editing contribution to the OpenStreetMap

Adding roads to OpenStreetMap can be complicated for the new mapper. This worksheet simplifies the process by focusing on simple roads with few segments and limited routes to build competence and confidence with transportation mapping. Driveways and parking aisles can be of great utility for many users, including emergency services.

Georeferencing is a fundamental geographic skill and is used to align digital images of historic maps with modern day maps. Using georeferencing techniques we can visualize historical changes in the landscape between now and previous times. This project makes use of the marvelous MapWarper tool, recently used by the New York City Public Library's Map Division.

Buildings on OpenStreetMap are indicative of social and economic activity, so they are fundamental to the map. And because of they are relatively easy to add to the map, they are the best way to introduce new mappers to OpenStreetMap. This worksheet is developed to guides users with little to no experience through the process of making their first edits on OpenStreetMap by adding buildings.

This easy-to-follow worksheet guides students and teachers in the use of two tools from the OpenStreetMap ecosystem to produce a simple web map. The web map can be shared out publicly, or embedded in a web page or blog posting. Students will find this useful in creating their cartographic portfolio and honing their map design skills.

This is an introduction to maps, their composition, how they are put together, and how they work in the digital world.

Welcome to the Virtual MapGive Course. MapGive is a U.S. Department of State initiative that encourages increased participation in the global mapping community to facilitate the creation of open geographic data to support humanitarian relief and development programs. The objective of this assignment is to familiarize yourself with mapping in OpenStreetMap (OSM).

Welcome to the Virtual MapGive Course. MapGive is a U.S. Department of State initiative that encourages increased participation in the global mapping community to facilitate the creation of open geographic data to support humanitarian relief and development programs. Field mapping is how you gain the local context for more detailed mapping. Software-based tools that can assist with field mapping include Field Papers, OpenMapKit, and Mapillary.

Welcome to the Virtual MapGive Course. MapGive is a U.S. Department of State initiative that encourages increased participation in the global mapping community to facilitate the creation of open geographic data to support humanitarian relief and development programs. We are going to start off our first activity by thinking about maps.

Welcome to the Virtual MapGive Course. MapGive is a U.S. Department of State initiative that encourages increased participation in the global mapping community to facilitate the creation of open geographic data to support humanitarian relief and development programs. We are going to start off our first activity by thinking about maps. Many advanced users use the Java OpenStreetMap Editor (JOSM) editor for improved editing efficiency or specialized ways to map.

For educators wanting to educate their students on the concepts of field mapping and data within the classroom, this guide uses the classroom setting as an example of a field setting and tasks students with identifying metadata pertaining to different items or "features".

Social creation of public space

In this module, teachers will learn to plan and execute an in class mapathon. Resources will be provided including a suggested workflow for pre, during and post mapathon activities.

This module organizes introductory level OpenStreetMap (OSM) resources that provide the teacher with a simple but comprehensive overview of the OSM project.

Students will map cultural patterns and processes features anywhere in the world. Specific map features and an example implementation approach will be described.

In this module, students will map political/governmental facilities, properties and other map features associated with politics and the government at location(s) in the world. Students will explore similarities and differences between the arrangement of these facilities in areas where government structures may differ. A suggested implementation is provided.

In this module, students will map road map features associated with agricultural practices and rural areas at location(s) in the world. Students will explore similarities and differences between the arrangement of these facilities in areas where agricultural practices and rural landscape differs. In addition, students will use two USDA products, the Census of Agriculture and the USDA CropScape tool to gain a sense about the agricultural industry in location(s) of study. A suggested implementation is provided.

This module organizes introductory level OpenStreetMap (OSM) resources that provide the teacher with a simple but comprehensive overview of the OSM project.