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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
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