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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Water Nearby

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners explore water located near where they live. In this map skills maritime lesson, students use Google Maps to find their school and the body of water closest to them. Learners research the body of water and answer questions about it.
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Google

Google Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the entire world or your local area through Google's maps, Street View photos, satellite images, and in a 360-degree panorama. Take a virtual field trip to an Arctic town or a Pacific island, a famous landmark, a bird sanctuary,...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Run Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson where students utilize Google Maps and Google Earth to create a three mile running course from their houses, addressing any safety concerns that arise (large intersections, availability of sidewalks, etc.). Detailed instructions...
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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 12. Interactives

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interactive websites are designed to help you learn through simulations and interaction. Here you will be learning about interactive websites such as Google Maps and Quizlet through a series of three quests. Text sections are available...
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Other

Ggmap: Spatial Visualization With Ggplot2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In spatial statistics the ability to visualize data and models super imposed with their basic social landmarks and geographic context is invaluable. ggmap is a new tool which enables such visualization by combining the spatial...
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Website
PBS

Quest: Science Based Google Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take a journey with your students during science class without your students ever leaving their seat! This website includes how to integrate maps into your curriculum, good content for map making, and what can be included in a map. Also...
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Other

Tomas Kubes: Google Map Generator

For Students 5th - 9th
A free site that customizes Google maps that can be inserted into a website.
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Other

Aardvark Internet: Aardvark Map

For Students 4th - 9th
Want to create a map for your friends to show them in an email where to meet? This easy-to-use website works with Google Maps to allow you to create a custom map of a location. Site contains steps that are easy to follow.
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Other

Map Channels: Dual Maps

For Students 6th - 9th
"Dual maps combine Google Maps, Google Street View and Microsoft Bing Maps into one embeddable control" that allows the user to customize to fit their needs.