Using Google Earth and Google Maps in a WebQuest Bernie Dodge, PhD San Diego State University
Overview Explore Google Earth and Google Maps Explore other map-related sites Develop WebQuest ideas that make use of these tools
Geocaching
Travel Bug
Degree Confluence
WhaleNet
Dolphin Stranding
Dolphin Map
Google Earth
Plane Tracking
Satellite Tracking
FlickrMap
Map Builder
Time to Explore workshops/ maps/
Geo Tools Rationale Visualization Spatial reasoning Linking physical world with cyberspace Concretizing
Designs for Teaching with Geotools Factual: Where’s Waldo, California? Inquiry: Where do cities happen? Why? Where do they build restaurants? Why? Where do earthquakes happen? Why? Which way will the whale move? Why?
Designs for Teaching with Geotools Concretizing / Visualizing Take a novel and map the path of the protagonist Design a tour and write a chronicle Design something based on its placement relative to natural resources and the built environment Others????