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We also need to create maps for our communities, which requires us to think about how to turn complex geospatial data into readily accessible stories that can be used to educate and engage non-scientists in a meaningful way. We will use the free Google My Maps, Earth Pro, and Earth Web platforms to create maps for public engagement. Our hands-on activities will create maps that you can use for your own work, and we will explore a number of different workflows that will help you to quickly share your data with collaborators and your community.
Our breakout room expert will be Nasbah Ben, who will provide help with projects you may have created (or plan to create) using the Google geotools. If you need help with any aspect of Google My Maps or Google Earth (Pro or Web), or if you are already an expert and want to improve or share your work, this will be a great opportunity to collaborate on your maps.
My Maps Gallery
My Maps Gallery
Tutorials and Help
Tutorials and Help
Hands-on Activity: Build a group map from a form
Hands-on Activity: Build a group map from a form
Fill out the form (you will need to scroll down and click Submit at the bottom). Your answers will be used to populate the Google Spreadsheet below. We will import the spreadsheet into a Google My Maps, and then you will add content to your map marker. Once the group map is complete we can open it in Google Earth Web and view it in 3D. Google Earth will also allow us to view places using Street View.
You can either fill out the form on the website or access the form on your phone with this URL or using the QR Code below
https://forms.gle/GgQWHfF75bwVchd7A
Now we will add content directly to the My Maps. You will need to sign into your Google Account and then click on the map link . The screenshots below show you how to get into edit mode once you get to the map.
You will need to click Sign in, then sign into your Google Account and Click EDIT.
Look for you name in the first layer titled "Where you work" and click on it to open the marker. Click on the pencil icon to get into edit mode. Now type something in the box that says "The best thing about your work"
Do the same for the second layer titled "Place you are proud of" and the third layer titled "Place you are concerned about"
Refresh your screen to see what everyone has added to the map. Please be respectful and don't delete anyone else's work.
Now we can view our map in 3D using Google Earth Web - be patient, it may take a while to load
Click on the three dots to open the menu, then click on View in Google Earth
For more about Google Earth Web click here
Build Your Own My Maps
Build Your Own My Maps
You can use the slides below to create your own My Maps. Download data from Cleanups In My Community, EnviroMapper and other online sources click here to import into your My Maps. You can also create your own form, send the responses to a Google Sheet and import the spreadsheet to a My Maps (see second slide presentation below)
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