K-8 customizing on-line maps in the social studies classroom
K-8 customizing on-line maps in the social studies classroom
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Description: Maps and geographic awareness are a crucial component to the social studies classroom. This course will examine free online maps and a variety of technology tools to customize those maps to meet standards for their effective use in the classroom
Description: Maps and geographic awareness are a crucial component to the social studies classroom. This course will examine free online maps and a variety of technology tools to customize those maps to meet standards for their effective use in the classroom
Target: Participants will explore a variety of technology tools to customize available digital maps for use in the social studies classroom.
Target: Participants will explore a variety of technology tools to customize available digital maps for use in the social studies classroom.
free downloadable maps primarily for school use
modifiable in Paint, Canva, or other programs
Terms and Conditions require a direct link to the map and a limit to 10 maps per publication (DVD, website, book, etc.)
Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint
Paint is preinstalled on laptops with Windows 10 or 11
Simple interface
Limited set of tools - not as complex as similar programs
Not professional-grade graphic design - use for simple tasks
Accessible to CMCSS via ClassLink
Web-based platform
Easily share products
Large variety of tools and templates
Professional-looking designs quickly
Canva
Map Examples Created with Canva and/or Microsoft Paint
Map Examples Created with Canva and/or Microsoft Paint
Click on each map to download a copy
Division of the Roman Empire
Map created with Microsoft Paint
Tennessee History
Map created and customized with Canva
Mesopotamia
Map taken from d-maps.com and edited in Paint. Map then uploaded into Canva for additional customization
Indus Valley
Map taken from d-maps.com and customized entirely in Canva
Ancient Egypt
Map from d-maps.com and edited in Canva
Grayscale filter applied and background removed to produce a printable image.
Continents and Early World Civilizations
Canva templates customized for specific standards and objectives
Siege of Yorktown
Original Map: National Park Service
Accessed from: Wikimedia
Public Domain
Standard: 8.20 Locate and explain the significance of the following during the American Revolution: Battle of Yorktown
US Regions
Map and Thinglink Embed
original map from: https://d-maps.com/carte.php?num_car=1682&lang=en
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