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Using Google maps for a mapping assignment

Faculty
Kenneth French

Pedagogy
Google maps is a high quality mapping resource that allows students to write notes, put placemarks and other elements into the map.The maps can be saved and shared with others.

Technology Used
Google Maps

Objectives
Goods and services are being distributed throughout the world in today’s global economy. Students create an inventory of items and the country they were made and then map the distribution of goods using Google maps.