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Publishing with Maps & Earth
Rock Star Lake Tahoe - June 23, 2014

On this page are all of the resources that will be used for today's workshop. Please know that my resources for Google Earth & Maps are regularly updated HERE (I'd bookmark this page).

Launching Our Journey

Three Things!

  1. Need a Google Account? - Create one HERE.
  2. What's Your Favorite Restaurant in the World?
  3. Google Earth NOT on your computer?
Google Maps (maps.google.com)
Great for creating web-based, collaborative map projects. Works on Chromebooks and any type of laptop (Mac/Windows).

1. Introductions via Collaborative Google Map
2. Work Time - Construct Your Own Google Map
  • Build your own collaborative map for the first day of school
  • Create a example map for an upcoming project
3. Share & Discuss
Maps Engine Lite (mapsengine.google.com)
Have a bunch of data you want to turn into points on a Google Map? This is the tool for you.

1. Maps Engine Lite Overview
2. Work Time - Grab Your Own Data Set to Create a Map
Google Earth
1. Exploring Google Earth
  • Navigate to a personal place of reference (school, home, childhood home, etc.) checkout the following:
    • Street View
    • 3D Buildings
    • 360 Cities
    • Rumsey Historical Maps
2. Work Time - Construct Your Google Earth Autobiography
  • Identify at least three locations that tell the story of your life.
  • Add text, images and videos to each of those placemarks.
  • HTML Code Generator - Use this to create your own HTML code.

Ideas & Inspiration





Resources for Maps, Maps Engine, and Earth

Video Tutorials
Use these with your class!

Google Maps - Resources & Ideas

Description
Google's web-based mapping software.  Google Maps provides directions, routes, and views of the world.  The application also provides Street View, the ability in certain locations to fly in to a street-level view of the world.  Through the use of a Google account users can create custom  maps with placemarks and lines individually or as part of a larger group.

Classroom Use
  • Use as a research tool to quickly look up up locations and geographical data
  • Obtain directions between locations using Google Maps and have students review the route differences between driving, walking, bicycling, and taking public transit
  • Visit cities on a building-level by using Street View
  • Create collaborative projects, such as post cards or narratives by creating custom  maps with placemarks that incorporate text, images, and video.

Resources to Get You Started

Google Earth - Resources & Ideas

Description
Google Earth is a software application that runs on computers and provides the ability for users to fly into different locations throughout the world.  Google Earth also includes numerous built in layers with photos, 3D buildings, historical maps, and many other types of data.  Similar to Google Maps, users can create custom Google Earth maps.

Classroom Use
  • Use as a research tool to quickly look up up locations and geographical data
  • Take students on virtual field trips using Google Earth's built in layers
  • Track real-time and historical earthquake information
  • Review historical maps
  • Evaluate changes in topography and suburban growth through historical satellite imagery
  • Craft digital stories using placemarks that incorporate text, images, and video
  • Record tours between placemarks in Google Earth


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