Google Maps (and Google Earth)

The Tools:
  • Google Maps
    • Search & Get Directions
    • Satellite View, Terrain View, & Traffic
    • More... (Photos, Videos, Wikipedia, Webcams)
    • Street View
    • Moon, Mars, Sky
    • My Maps: Browse & Create
  • Google Earth
    • Search
    • Layers
    • Create Placemarks
    • Tours (time permitting)
Google Maps Tutorial
Google Earth Tutorial & Resources
Favorite Ways to Use Geo Apps:
*Big thanks to Google Certified Teacher, Chris Walsh for some of these links.  

Walking Tour of Pairs
Activity: Create A Multi-Media Map 
I have shared a custom map and invited you as collaborators.
  • Add a marker for your favorite place(s) you have been to for a vacation or would like to go to
  • EXTRA:
    • Change the Icon
    • Embed text and media into the markers, including:
    • Text
    • Links
    • Images
    • Video (use the embed code)
    • Other, such as a Google Doc, Form, or Presentation
Click here to access our collaborative map


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Google's collection of favorite places around the world.
Lonely Planet's Favorite Places

Integration Ideas:
 
Projects:

Other Applications:
Here are some application that you can use and then embed in Google Maps and Earth.
Google Maps in Other Languages:
Students of foreign languages can be tasked to locate cities, give directions, or create placemarks about museums, shops, geographical features and other cultural practices.
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