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Gifts of Google

Grade Level: 3rd - 8th Grade

Students explore Google tools with activities like a holiday quiz in Forms, winter Mad Libs in Docs, sweater design in Slides, math puzzles in Sheets, image puzzles in Drawings, global expeditions in Maps, and search skills in Chrome.

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Step by Step

Open the Gifts of Google slide deck (share via Google Classroom or a force-copy link).

Select a slide activity to begin (e.g., Forms, Docs, Slides).

Play the YouTube embedded video on the slide for instructions.

Direct students to click the activity link and complete the task.

Repeat this process for each activity: Forms, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, Maps, and Chrome.

After all activities, gather students to discuss, share, and compare their creations.

Links & Templates

Activity Template

Student Force a Copy Link

Lesson Plan

Standards

New Mexico State Standards

Digital Literacy and Technology Standards (Aligned with Yazzie-Martinez Decision):
- Standard: Digital Communication and Collaboration – Students will use digital tools to communicate ideas effectively and collaborate in learning environments.
  - Activity Connection: Each Google activity (Forms, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Maps, Chrome) emphasizes communication, creativity, and collaboration, fostering skills in digital expression.
ELA Standards (All Grades 3-8):
- NM Literacy Standards: Engage in research and present knowledge using digital sources to support understanding.
  - Activity Connection: Google Maps winter expeditions and Chrome search for winter images require students to use digital research and effectively communicate their findings.
Math Standards (All Grades 3-8):
- NM Math Standards: Apply problem-solving strategies and mathematical reasoning across disciplines.
  - Activity Connection: Activities like the Sheets multiplication reveal puzzle and Docs dropdown for Mad Libs integrate math and logical thinking within digital tools.

These standards support students in becoming proficient with technology, critical thinkers, and effective communicators across subjects and grade levels.

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