|
 |
|
 |
 |
Google Earth and GPS Classroom Activities US History Geography:Grades 5-8
|
by Jim Holland and Susan Anderson and David Hoerger
Sales Rank: 289700
|
List Price: $34.95
$34.95
At Amazon
|
|
Spiral-bound: 150 pages
Publisher: Visions Technology in Education May 30, 2008
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589127579
ISBN-13: 978-1589127579
Product Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Product Description
Ready-to-use lessons and ideas for your science classroom! Aligned to ISTE and NSCC standards Based on Google Earth and Geocaching (the exciting GPS adventure where players find real-life, hidden treasures ), the innovative activities in this book will introduce, reinforce, and enrich concepts taught in U.S. History and Geography (from early beginnings through Reconstruction). Lessons include teaching procedures, standards alignments, student activity sheets, product samples, answer keys, and lesson extensions. Each lesson is customizable by modifying the files on the included CD-ROM. Grades 5-8 Features: Multimedia resources Interactive Geocaching activities Customized Google Earth files Comprehensive teacher instructions Lesson plan extensions Answer keys and sample student projects Benefits: Real-world problem solving Motivate your students with real-life, problem solving scenarios Bring the sights, sounds, and information of the world to your students Students travel the world, collecting and analyzing information to solve real-world problems Engage students in highly motivating treasure hunts to acquire social studies skills and knowledge Invigorate your lessons with trips around the world Tap into billion dollar military satellite technology to teach your students science concepts Topics: Physical geography Early explorers and settlements The American Revolution: causes and battles Bill of Rights & Separation of Powers Immigration & the Industrial Revolution Manifest Destiny and westward expansion Slavery and the Road to Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Includes CD with customizable templates and completed activities.
About The Author
Jim Holland After graduating with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington, Jim began his teaching career in 1994 in Arlington, Texas where he taught junior high science and industrial technology. He now serves the Arlington ISD as an instructional technology specialist, facilitating the integration of technology into all curricular areas at all levels, PK-12. Jim s areas of focus include desktop publishing, databases, audio editing, podcasting, GPS, and more. He holds a M.S. degree in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems from the University of North Texas and has presented many sessions at state and area conferences since 2001. Susan Anderson Susan, also a native Texan, graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BS in Education. Like Jim, she taught in Arlington at the junior high level. She joined the instructional technology staff of Arlington ISD in 2001 and continues to serve AISD employees with technology integration needs. She teaches several classes including Photoshop, Photo Editing, GPS in Education, Google Earth, and others. She received her M.S. degree in Applied Technology, Training & Development from the University of North Texas.
|
Google Earth and GPS Classroom Activities US History Geography:Grades 5-8
List Price: $34.95
Available from Amazon
Price: $34.95
| |
|
|
|
|
