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Awesome GoogleMap related to architecture in Italy! Connected to SOL WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams to a) obtain geographical information about the world's countries, cities, and environments; b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation; c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions; d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps; e) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual images to reflect their own interests and ambitions. 

Another awesome map from Ancient Egypt that ties in really well with SOL standards for a second grade unit on Egypt! 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language; SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt. 

Could be an AWESOME extension and activity for a GoogleTrek for students finishing or starting a second grade unit on Egypt! Relates to the following SOLs: 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language; SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt. 

Different potential lessons involving the various functions of google maps/google earth. Includes suggestions of lit trips, path profiling (shape of land), map scavenger hunts and animal habitat maps

Maps of the world according to statistics. i.e. maps comparing population between the world's countries. Some data is missing and it is a bit old in some cases. (At least newer than 2000)

An interactive map that tracks the first journey of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. Main events and incidents of note are included in the location descriptions

Collection of historical maps that can be laid over current Google Earth maps.

This map provides critical locations and descriptions of the main events of the French Revolution

This map, completed by a fifth grade class, locates the places of origin of many goods traded and transported during the Columbian Exchange

Interactive map that integrates assignments, movies clips and examples of artworks associate with Renaissance artists. A teacher introduction that lists the standards is provided, as well as student introduction that elaborates on the assignment.

This map locates the battles fought during the Civil War. There are several battles that are further described to provide students with more information

NEAT-O FREE MAPS!

Worldwide demographic data compiled by the CIA, on Google Earth maps. Could be useful for map skills as well as using along with other lessons with global connections.

County map of Virginia for Virginia SOLs to potentially be used with the regions unit in fourht grade

ten day unit for map skills for first graders in Virginia

Over 100 interactive maps that include sunken ships and graveyards, artists/architects/photographers, explorers and conquerors and other world connections!

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Created map displaying all the locations third graders must know determined by the Social Studies standards https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212887901596395823006.0004d011933fe062673ca&msa=0&ll=41.967659,-2.460937&spn=49.03838,126.5625&iwloc=0004d011a7671d4a896b9

Even though this webquest says 3-5, it could definitely be used at Grade 2 as a part of a unit on China! Related to SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt.