Google Maps
OVERVIEW
This Google tool allows you to tell stories using Google maps. Recreate the journey of a character in a novel, map out and describe the migration of a group of people, create a visualization of a historic event, or a current issue. In Tour Builder you can:
- add photos, text, and video
- use the Google Earth browser plugin to enhance your map with 3D imagery
- share your tour with everyone
With Google's My Maps, both teachers and students can create and share custom maps. Some of My Maps features are:
- search for and add places
- drop pins to mark locations
- add lines, shapes, colors, markers, icons, and labels
- use layers to group parts of your map
MAKING IT HAPPEN IN THE CLASSROOM
Teacher Preparation
- Sign in with your Google account
- Create your My Maps (TUTORIALS) or Tour Builder
- Share through Google Classroom (or other method)
Lesson Implementation
- Have students work through your map or tour
- Discuss
OR
- Have students create their own maps or tours
- Share
- Discuss
RESOURCES
Tour Builder
Watch this high school history teacher talk about his experience with using Tour Builder.
BRAC: Defeating Global Poverty - This tour, built by BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) shows the work they're doing to spread anti-poverty solutions in multiple countries.
My Maps - Activites / Examples
The London of Sherlock Holmes - tracks locations from the Sherlock Holmes stories.
US Civil War - marks some of the significant events of the Civil War.
