E09Fall2012

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

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

An example of a "Lit Trip" that follows the main character's travels to the 7 continents (first grade standard)

Suggestions from google for lessons with students of all ages. Additional suggestion to create "Lit Trips" with students that maps the travels of a novel's main character

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

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

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

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.

a cool tool to use when searching for educational stuff