Google Sites

Google Sites is a great format for informational writing. Students can insert Google Docs of their writing, customized Google My Maps to show the geographic context of their topic, Google Slides for image galleries––even Google Forms quizzes!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Sharing settings need to be set to "Anyone with the link can view" for all files embedded on your Google Site. Otherwise, the file will not be visible to viewers of the site.

Google Sites Video Overview

Adding/Organizing Pages

Embedding Google Docs

Embedding a Google Slideshow

Embedding a Google Map

Embedding a Google Form

Adding Images

Embedding a Google Drawing

Changing Banners and Page Headers

Changing Themes, Colors, and Fonts

Adding Collaborators

Publishing a Site

Example Websites

Check out the websites below for ideas on how to use Google Sites at your grade level. 

4th Grade: Gold Rush

5th Grade: Revolutionary War

Digital Portfolio Template