Week 2

Monday (1/11)

Due Today:

• Comment on Reading Response #1

In Class:

• Discuss the front page post "Traits of Effective Reading Responses"
• Discuss Beyond Words "Mapping Ideas"
• Discuss Beyond Words "Mapping Knowledge"
• Discuss the trailer for the Geospatial Revolution Project
• Discuss the "Mapping" episode of This American Life (click on the "Full Episode" link)

For Next Time:

• Watch this tutorial on making Google Maps

Wednesday (1/13)

In Class:

• Begin Google Map Activity
• Discuss using placemarks, lines, and shapes in Google Maps

Friday (1/15)

In Class:

• Discuss taking digital photos and incorporating them into Google Maps
• Finish Google Map Activity
• Discuss Field Research Packet

For Next Time:

• Field Research Packet due