links for 2009-11-28

I've signed up as a scientist. Have you? "It’s a 'nationwide initiative,' a collaboration between government and more than 200 public- and-private sector organizations that aims to connect students in grades 6-12 with project-based learning experiences." Wish I could help out this teacher: "One ambitious project looking for a scientist in the classroom is based in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. The description reads: 'I would like to build a working model of a river watershed in my classroom.'"

A good round-up of current 3d mapping technology. Everyone jump on the 3D, high-level-of-detail bandwagon now when you wouldn't a year ago!