Google Maps

Let's learn to create and edit collaborative Google Maps that demonstrate our learning.

Intro: Getting Our Bearings

Now Watch Me

Here is a quick demo.

Head out on the Trail

Activity1 : The Layover - If you only had 24-48 hours in Singapore what would you do? See? Eat?

1. Go to this map: Singapore Layover or this map: Singapore Layover ELMS, or this one Singapore Layover ELMS 2 or this one Singapore Layover ELMS 3

Mrs. Haas's class, use this map: Singapore Layover Haas

2. Add 1 event, restaurant, experience, place etc. that you would consider "MUSTS" for visitors with only a few hours in Singapore.

  • Plot the point on the map,

  • label it with a title and your name.

  • Choose an appropriate icon for a placemark.

  • Write a short description including what it is and why it is important.

Bonus Points!!!

  • If you found that all to be too easy, try:

    • adding an image as the icon

    • embed a video in the description.

Activity 2 : Where We Come From - Where were the students in this class born?

1. Go to this map: Where we come from

2. Add your place of birth

  • Plot the point on the map,

  • label it with it's title and your name.

  • Choose an appropriate icon for a placemark.

  • Write a short description including what it is and why it is important.

Bonus Points!!!

  • If you found that all to be too easy, try

    • adding an image as the icon - perhaps a photo that represents the city or you.

    • embed a video in the description.

Activity 3: Favorite Sports Teams/Clubs

1. Go to this map: Favorite Sports Teams

2. Add your favorite sports team to the map.

  • Plot the point on the map,

  • label it with the team name and your name - example: Seattle Seahawks - Mr. Green

  • Choose an icon for a placemark.

  • Write a short description including why this team is your favorite.

Bonus Points!!!

  • If you found that all to be too easy, try:

    • adding an image as the icon

    • embed a video in the description.