GOOGLE MAPS

A whole world of interactive possibilities

An out of this world experience…

•Not just for directions and trip planning

•Collaborative uses

•Classroom applications

•Cross-curricular

Setting up your Google Map experience

http://screencast.com/t/nd0zAeOXGZ0b

In the beginning…

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Here’s how collaborators (classmates, students, etc.) can add to your created map

http://screencast.com/t/nTDxe6IL

3.2.1…Liftoff!

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Ideas for classroom application • Including Librarian Power!

how your school librarian can help

To infinity and beyond…

• Plot important historical sites

• Trace historical or current journeys

• Label geographic and landform examples

• Individual, group, or class explorations

History

• Select travel routes based upon distance, speed, etc.

• Calculate and demonstrate area and measurement conversions

Math

• Language Arts• Plot the settings and movements of characters

• Science• Demonstrate locations of different climate

areas• Fine Arts

• Show and explain origins of styles of art, music, theater

• PE• Show various forms of exercise and sport in

different areas of the world

And more…

Librarian Power!

• Provide web , database, and print resources• Create a project page on library website• Share in the planning, instruction, and execution of project• Introduce students to areas (physical and online) of reliable

sources• Provide links, tips, documents on project web site• Instruct students in note taking, citing sources, resource use• Assist students in locating information• Assist teacher in answering questions/guidance• Conduct small group tutorials• Assess notes/citations• Aid in planning display• Provide display space• Make book recommendations to students to extend/enrich

knowledge and enjoyment• And more….

What your school librarian can do for you…

Works Cited

Images from Morguefile.com

Resources used Google Maps PowerPoint Jing