Google Maps

Recreate a Journey Across the Globe. Include, text, photos, videos, and links.

Create and share custom maps, add photos to any place, collaborate with others.



How to:

  • Drop pins anywhere on a global map
  • Add pins from a search in the search box
  • Add information to pins (title, description, photos, etc.)
  • Choose the kind of pin you’d like (by color or different icons)
  • Draw lines or shapes over maps to help viewers interpret content easier
  • Adding pins to different layers let you organize and turn certain locations on and off
  • Create maps by importing data (Google support page with instructions)
  • Share maps via link or embed them in a website
  • Maps are printable to display

MyMaps In the Classroom