This document provides information about a presentation on using Google Maps in the classroom. It includes the objectives of the presentation, which are to explain what Google Maps are, how to make customized maps, and ways they can be used for instruction and assessment. The presentation then covers how to access and use Google Maps, provides examples of how they have been used in different subjects at the 2nd-5th grade levels, and discusses an activity for attendees to make their own map in small groups.

1. PUT YOUR MAGNET SCHOOL ON THE MAP!

2. John C. Daniels www.johncdaniels.org Handouts and presentation linked from our homepage. Gina Wells, principal- gina.wells@new-haven.k12.ct.us Kimberly Fullton, magnet resrouce teacher- kimberly.fullton@new-haven.k12.ct.us Kaitlin Hale, 2nd grade, Spanish teacher- kaitlin.hale@new-haven.k12.ct.us

4. Google Maps Why we use them in our everyday lives? Directions Location Satelite views Track where we have traveled For your reference: www.google.com/educators/p_maps.html

5. Google Maps What are Google Maps? Free web mapping service application Feature maps that users can create, modify, print, e-mail, share or publish. How to access Go to Google.com Go to the left corner of the screen and click on maps You can also go to maps.google.com In order to be able to create your own map you must create a google account. This is free with little information necesary.

6. Some examples 2nd grade civics 2nd grade geography 3rd grade zoology 5th grade history Whole school country study

7. Second grade—our community

8. second grade—peru

9. Third grade—Big cats

10. FIFTH grade—Black history

11. Whole school—country study

12. what makes Google Maps dynamic? Students collaborating with each other The whole is more than the sum of its parts Free and SO easy to use! Instant publishing creates authenticity and motivation Builds geographic literacy through content area studies.

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