The Geo Apps

• The Tools:
• Maps: http://maps.google.com
• Earth: http://earth.google.com
• The Crib Sheets:
• Google Maps: http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/files/Crib_Maps.pdf?attredirects=0
• Google Earth: http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/files/Crib_Earth.pdf?attredirects=0
• GTA Resources: http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/tech-tools-rotation-1/geo-apps
• Additional Google Earth Resources:
• Google Earth Homepage - the official page from Google for downloads, resources, and more
• Google Earth Community - find & share new place marks
• Google for Educators - Google Earth Classroom Activities
• Juicy Geography - great ideas for using Google Earth in the classroom
• Google Lit Trips - Jerome Burg's fantastic ideas for Literature, Social Studies, or other subjects.
• Google Earth Blog - blog dedicated to using Google Earth
• Jing - record Google Earth tours ("flyovers") as movies and share them online
• Sample Google Earth tour captured with Jing

Collaborative Activity: Create A Multi-Media Map (of CVCUE sites)

• We will create a new custom map and invite all participants as collaborators.
• Add a marker for your site (and any other relevant locations).
• Add additional markers for important buildings or areas at your site.
• Embed text and media into the markers, including:
• Text
• Links
• Images
• Video (if applicable)
• Other, such as a Google Doc, Form, or Presentation
• Share what you've done with the group.
• OPTIONAL Alternative Activity: "My Favorite Places" map for each participant.