VIDEO
VIDEO
Exploring with GIS: A StoryMap of the Silk Road
Exploring with GIS: A StoryMap of the Silk Road
Join journalist and National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek as he follows in our ancestors' footsteps—literally! Paul’s trek on foot follows the path of human migration and aims to tell local stories about our changing world. Story maps from Paul's photos, videos, and writing dispatches help share these stories with the world, like his modern take on the ancient Silk Road. This "road" was a network for goods, people, information, and culture to travel between distant parts of Asia and other parts of the world.
Grades
5 - 12+
Subjects
Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Human Geography, Social Studies, Ancient Civilizations
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Last Updated
October 30, 2024
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