Help Link Type of Help Notes NYS GIS Helpdesk Searchable "body of knowledge" to answer a huge range of questions.   Google Earth Help Center Links to more specific GE questions and problem solutions.   Google Earth overview packet for K-5 teachers Resource designed for elementary teachers and their use of GE MANY more great Elem resources!   Google Earth User Guide Learn Google Earth basics - navigating the globe, searching, printing, and more.   National Atlas Viewer and Map Maker Help Explains how to navigate the site and how to search the National Atlas. The graphical user interface is described so that you know what happens when you click a link or press a button. And we provide instructions for locating specific information and products using keywords and indices.   Downloading GPS Data with DNR Garmin DNR Garmin is an easy-to-use software application that allows you to manage, manipulate, and save your GPS information for use in GIS programs such as ArcMap.   GPS Guide for Beginners Down load a beginners guide from Garmin showing how to use GPS units and explaining their features.   ArcMap Basics Tutorial A straight forward ArcMap tutorial designed for students and others learning the software   GIS Tutorials & Exercises The Introduction to GIS Tutorial from Harvard consists of a three-part Flash movie accompanied by hands-on exercises.   GIS Cookbook The GIS Cookbook is a collection of simple descriptions and illustrations of GIS methods written with minimal GIS jargon.  Choose Arc 9.x option!   ArcGIS 9.x Course Manual Down loadable chapters! This is an introductory GIS course designed to teach you how to use ArcGIS (version 9) software produced by Environmental Systems Research, Inc. (ESRI).