Google Maps

Google Maps

Terms of Service

None

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Subject(s)

English

Mathematics

Social Studies

Science

Description:

Google Maps provides users with powerful, easy to use mapping technology and local business information. With Google Maps, you can use features including: Local business information - Find business locations, contact information, and ratings on the map. Find more information like photos, reviews, and hours of operation by visiting each business’ Place page. Directions - Google Maps can help you get from A to B with driving, transit, biking, and walking directions. When searching for directions, simply click on the different icons, such as a bike or car, to switch between modes. Plan a trip by adding multiple destinations to your route, and click and drag the route to customize it. Street View - Street View in Google Maps enables you to explore street-level imagery around the world, showing you places as if you were there in person. You can use Street View to check out a restaurant across town before eating there, or to plan a vacation across the globe. Different views - Earth view enables you to explore 3D imagery and terrain from Google Earth directly in your browser. You can also view satellite imagery in Google Maps.

Apptivities:

  • Find a location using the different views.

  • Create a personal map with placemarks and links.