Digital+Maps+in+the+Classroom

Presenter: Tim Leister School: Garden Spot High School, Eastern Lancaster County School District (ELANCO) Contact: tim_leister@elanco.org Session II

__Description of Presentation__
This session will focus on the integration of digital maps into the Social Studies Classroom. We will discuss the ability of digital maps to include statistical data from multiple data sources and display them using different visual effects for students to better understand world relationships. The presentation will include the resources, such as Google Earth & Maps, UUorld, Gapminder, Worldmapper, TruliaHindsight, and more.

**Google Earth**
> Layers > Gallery > Rumsey Historical Maps, Ancient Rome, 360 Cities, NY Times, Street View, etc. > Layers > More > US Government > US Congressional Districts, School District Boundaries, etc.
 * **Tools** - Add Placemarks, Overlays, Historical Imagery, Record Tours & Ruler
 * **Layers**
 * KML or KMZ files > Examples of Google Earth Files below will open directly in Google Earth

- United States USGS Topographic Maps - oil consumption per capita - infant mortality rate - turn on 3d buildings - Plots locations of satellites in orbit - in real time. - Crisis in Darfur - another look at Darfur - population density

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 * Google Earth Resources**
 * Google Earth Gallery - A collection of KML files to open in Google Earth
 * Google Earth Blog
 * [|Google LatLong Blog]
 * Link to Download Google Earth 6.0
 * [|Online User Guide]
 * Keyboard Shortcuts

=**Google Maps**=
 * Integration with Google Docs Spreadsheet & Map Gadgets, Link to Google Doc Form, Click Here.
 * Let's take a look at our Map


 * Group Map Activity**
 * Log into our Workshop Group's Google Map Here


 * Other Map Resources that utilize Google Maps**
 * Quickmaps.com
 * Scribble maps

Digital Maps with Statistics

 * Gapminder** - Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.[[file:Gapminder_Tutorial.pdf]]


 * How to creating your own Motion Chart using Google Docs Spreadsheet Gadgets, click here > >


 * UUorld -** (pronounced "world") provides an immersive mapping environment, high-quality data, and critical analysis tools.


 * TruliaHindsight-** combining aerial photographs with property development over time.


 * Globalis** - an interactive World Map


 * Worldmapper -** Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest.

Other Resources

 * Worldometers** - world statistics updated in real time


 * FlashEarth** - Alternative to Google Earth


 * Track This Now** - Track news articles on any topic across the world in real time!

Geography
 * Test your Geography
 * USA Geography