Cartography Home
Description:
Almost any subject can be studied within a geographical context. In this session, explore the application of Google Maps and Google Earth to student learning. Learn how to create Google Map and Earth files, and see how this process can be used to create dynamic lessons where students become 21st Century cartographers.
Objectives:
Be able to describe the components of the Google Map and Google Earth interface.
Be able to describe what a kml/kmz file is.
Be able to build a map in Google Earth and Maps
Be able to describe the differences in functionality between the two tools.
Be able to demonstrate how a map created in Maps can be displayed in Earth
Be able to discuss the importance of a geographical context to the study of any subject matter.
Be able to identify applications of GE/GM to student learning.
Be able to identify potential sources of new information of GE/GM for continued study (del.icio.us RSS feed, blogs, newsletters, etc.)
Opening PowerPoint
Definition of Cartography
Fundamental Literacy
Added Value
Proper Pedagogy
Assessment
Introductions
Who are you?
Resources
Setting the Stage
Can every subject be studied through a geographical context
How will you help students make meaning of visual data?
How does access to these tools change how teachers teach and students learn?
What are the logistical and technical requirements of these tools?
Resources
Umbrella
San Diego fire image
San Diego fire Google Map
Google Maps
Overview of Map characteristics
Terrain, Maps and Streetview views
Examples of data layers
Mapplets
Streetview | Dallas and Dealy Plaza
Create Map
Maps Help is available here | http://local.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=68480
Select the view you want
Design Tools: grabber, placemark, line, shape tool.
Understanding the Placemark
Adding Content to the placemark (text, hyperlinks, and imagery)
Adding Content via Mapplets (adds layers of data to your maps-Click on Browse Directory)
Your profile page | others access it by clicking on your name
Distributing your map through collaboration tool
Embedding your map in a wiki
KML files
Saving a KML file
Exporting the KML to Google Earth.
Putting this together at this point.
Other resources | YourGMap | TinyMap
Viewing the file created in Google Earth
Click on the KML file
Visit the 1906 EarthQuake
Sierra Club Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Darfur Crisis
Understanding the Interface
http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php
Four Main areas
- Left column with the search/places/and layers
- Design Tools
- Navigation controls
- Viewing window
Some specifics:
- Requires local install
- Does not require login and password to create
- Contains Google Sky as well as a Flight Simulator (v4.2)
Creating in Google Earth
Create a folder
Create a placemark
- requires an understanding of HTML
- can use embed codes
Embedding codes in placemark windows
Can show UnitedStreaming content
KMZ vs KML files
Tour Feature
Reviewing the differences between Google Earth and Maps
Bandwidth issues
Visit Google Earth Lessons
Visit JuicyGeography | The Diamond Trade
JuicyGeography blog
Visit Google Lit Trips
Voicethread Embed Code (from Dean Shareski)
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Thank you and questions
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