My Take
This is a great app for people to use to get to places, but it can also be for learning about countries, landforms, distances, and math (speed, distance, rate). I love how it has real data, not a virtual game, so it is directly applicable to life.
How I Use It
It is definitely great for cultures and countries, maybe even state study in 5th grade. A teacher used Google Maps in the computer lab for 5th grade to map out routes. I used the online version to create a map for students to mark new countries (add a photo and information).
More community reviews for Google Maps
Malati R.
July 21, 2015
Virtual Road Trip
I think that the current version allows for some catchy classroom integration. This app allows for applications at all levels of the SAMR model. As described above, it would probably be Augmentation. To achieve redefinition, I would modify the current lesson to have students create a shared map and include relevant locations.
Continue reading
Jeremy B.
Teacher
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
November 28, 2014
Easy and free for locations and navigation
This is an easy to use tool that is free and accessible anywhere as long as there is an internet connection. I have removed every map in my classroom as they are not up to date, but Google Maps is always up to date. It is free, informative, interactive, and easy to use. Students enjoy it!
Continue reading
Jessica M.
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Huntington, WV
August 28, 2014
Love the capabilities of this app and how user friendly it is.
I love using this app with students. It makes maps totally relevant for middle school.
Continue reading