Using Google Earth and Google Maps in a WebQuest

Using Google Earth and Google Maps in a WebQuest

Bernie Dodge, PhD San Diego State University

Overview

Explore Google Earth and Google MapsExplore other map-related sitesDevelop 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

http://webquest.org/

workshops/

maps/

Geo Tools Rationale

VisualizationSpatial reasoningLinking physical world with cyberspaceConcretizing

Designs for Teaching with GeotoolsFactual:

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 GeotoolsConcretizing / 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????