Google Maps Google Maps are a web based mapping application

Google not only provides a map but directional assistance

Different methods of using Google Maps include:

Web – https://maps.google.com/

Smart Phone via the Google Maps App

Why Google Maps? Google Maps offer a variety of informative options:

Street maps and directions

Route planner for traveling by foot, car, bike

Google Maps also offer satellite images and street view – these are not updated in real time but are taken in the past and available for viewing

Multiple route options

Traffic updated route

Google Maps – The Look

Google Maps – How To? First click on the “Get Directions” Button

Google Maps – How To? Enter in your two destination points – A is usually the

starting point while B is your destination

Don’t worry though if you mix it up the little arrows at the right side of your two points allow you to “Reverse Directions”

Google Maps – How To? Once you enter in your start and finish you have two

options – click get directions OR choose your method of transportation

Car, Bus, Walking or Bike

Google Maps – Not Quite Done! Now that we have our directions you may think that we

are done – but Google has several useful options that can be utilized once we reach this point

Google Maps – Street View Click and hold on the yellow man and drag him to any

portion of the map that is highlighted in blue to see an image of what that street looks like

Google Maps – Street View

Google Maps – Traffic? Google Maps also has a feature that allows you to view

the traffic on your route – simply click on the right hand side

Green will let you know traffic is moving well while red will let you know traffic is heavy

Google Maps – Print & Link Your route can also be printed or viewed as a link to

display on a webpage or email

Google Maps Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with

Google Maps

Locate directions to the school from your house

Check out the street view on your route – is it current?

Write in your log 5 key items you learned