Geographic mapping can be used in class to create maps, create history projects, explore the world and so much more.

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Google Geographic – How to create in maps
  • Google “My Maps”
    > use layers to attach media, routes, area and landmarks
  • Can be used for lesson/project ideas such as:
    > points of interest
    > student commentary
    > family heritage maps
    > fictional settings
    > trip planning
  • Google Street View
    > not just streets!
    > visit architectural sites
    > can show cultural, political, physical geography
  • Google Earth vs. Google Maps
    >experience over utility
    > 3D imagery
    > get students to find house as an activity
    > use flight simulator
    > view past to see how land and cities have changed/grown over time
    > use layers to show endangered habitats
    > google moon, mars and sky to see space
    >voyager theme – curated tours of various places around world

Project ideas for using Google maps could include:

  • 20 questions
  • math games with activities to find distances
  • scavenger hunt – give coordinated and find
  • explore different environments

Using My Maps in classroom
> cross-cultural project
> gold rush history project
> road trip journal
> historical timeline