Using Existing Data

My Maps - Maps Gallery

• SMUSD Site Locations
• Using research data - Used shared link or save a data spreadsheet and import into My Maps
  • Biggest Earthquakes in the World
  • Research.Google.com/tables
    • California Beaches

Group Mapping

• start with base map and initial layer
• gather data
  • form - spreadsheet OR
  • students create their own My Map and then sharing via link to new layers on shared base map
• Let’s Try it the First Way
  • Complete the form
    • I will then import that data to a map
• Let’s Try it the Second Way
  • Create a My Map with at least two points representing places important to you. Customize the icons and give a little information on the marker description.
  • Export
    • name it
    • export as a .kml
  • Add to group map - https://goo.gl/sKf9KK
    • add a layer to the group map
    • name the new Google Tour layer with your name
    • import your .kml to that new layer
    • LIMIT 10 LAYERS ON A MY MAP