Google Learning Institute at The CMSCE, Rutgers University - March 26, 2009 Erica Hartman Google Maps Getting Started with Google Maps Google Maps User Guide Getting Started with Google Maps What's New in Google Earth NEW Google Latitudes Download Google Earth Google Earth Plugin: Monster Milk Truck Google Earth and Math Google Lit Trips Geo For Educators Complete List of Google Earth Activities 22 Interesting Ways to use Google Earth in the Classroom GoogleEarthGoods Wiki Google Earth Competition Postcard Activity Have you seen my cat? Cheryl Davis's Gone Google Cindy Lane- Google Earth Girl MapAList The Activity Pick one of the 2 following activities: 1. Bucket List Map A "bucket list" is a list of things/places you want to visit before you expire. On the GLI Bucket List Map, insert a place mark that represents one of your bucket list items. Explain why you chose it and using RTF editing, insert a hyperlink or a picture. 2. Setting of Favorite Novel Map Do you have a favorite childhood book? Have you read a novel recently that has inspired you? Insert a place mark on this map where the main setting of your novel/book takes place. Using Google Books, hyperlink the place mark to the Google Book entry. These 2 maps were shared with you at your google account this morning. If you cannot access one of the maps, please ask a Lead Lead Learner. |