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Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
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Description

Map reading seems like a lost art. An ancient skill that people used long before the smartphone. Students rely so much on their smart phones and tablets to help get them where they need or what they want. Break up the routine by having your students be the smart phone!

Made for use with:

PC

Mac

Chromebook

All resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom!

Get this lesson cheaper when bundled in our

Google Maps Unit Lesson Plan Bundle

Google Maps GPS Buddy will have your students fully engaged in this exciting lesson where one student will be acting as a GPS for another student who will be "DRIVING" on Google Maps according to their partner's directions.

Students of all ages can enjoy this activity as it is meant for 3rd-12th grades! Students will each have a tutorial demonstrating how to use Google Maps with traditional address entries and additional links are provided to make this a "JUMP RIGHT IN!" activity! With the help of QR-Codes, younger grades will be right into the action and will have everything they need to help their partner reach their destination!

With 7 destinations, there is enough to introduce map reading to younger grades, but difficult enough to challenge even your seniors! We believe map reading has become a lost art and students need to have spatial and geographic awareness long before they get behind the wheel and rely completely on their GPS or smart phone.

The Teacher Cheat Sheet makes staying on track and pacing your students a breeze! With a click, you can pull up the exact directions with the round they are on. We provide notes on each destination and some tips along the way. Print this off or have the PDF open on your computer and this lesson is as easy as it gets!

Copy and paste student directions, attach two player files, and that's it! Your lesson is good to go!

Click "Preview" to see both the Driver and GPS directions!

Includes:

*Google Maps - GPS Buddy Lesson Plan Video and Tutorial (Youtube)

*Google Maps - GPS Buddy Lesson Plan (PDF)

*7 Destination Rounds for students to practice their maps skills!

*Teacher Cheat Sheet and Delivery Methods (PDF)

*2 Player Direction Sheets (18 pages!) (PDFs)

*Exit Slip (PDF)

*ISTE and Common Core Standards alignment!

**4 Delivery methods!**

-Type physical address

-Click on provided URL

-Type in the shortcut Bitly URL

-Use a QR Code scanner application.

*Printable and up-loadable options to use through Google Classroom!

*Google Classroom tips & resources to get Classroom up and running!

*Ready-to-Post online directions! (PDF & DOCX)

*Natural progression of difficulty after every round!

*Easy grading when assigned through Google Classroom!

**UPDATES**

8-6-24 Google Maps: GPS Buddy - NEW VIDEO Lesson Plan with Student Step-by-Step Tutorial! Post the video with the ready to copy and paste directions and watch the learning and projects roll in!

8-6-24 Google Maps: GPS Buddy Lesson Plan - Updated links and class directions. Video still works perfect for the lesson!

*Click FOLLOW to get notified of our next technology lesson!

**Your feedback helps guide us to which kind of lessons you would like to see in the future. Please take an opportunity to let us know what you think below. Thank you!**

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Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
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30
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
90 minutes

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Description

Map reading seems like a lost art. An ancient skill that people used long before the smartphone. Students rely so much on their smart phones and tablets to help get them where they need or what they want. Break up the routine by having your students be the smart phone!

Made for use with:

PC

Mac

Chromebook

All resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom!

Get this lesson cheaper when bundled in our

Google Maps Unit Lesson Plan Bundle

Google Maps GPS Buddy will have your students fully engaged in this exciting lesson where one student will be acting as a GPS for another student who will be "DRIVING" on Google Maps according to their partner's directions.

Students of all ages can enjoy this activity as it is meant for 3rd-12th grades! Students will each have a tutorial demonstrating how to use Google Maps with traditional address entries and additional links are provided to make this a "JUMP RIGHT IN!" activity! With the help of QR-Codes, younger grades will be right into the action and will have everything they need to help their partner reach their destination!

With 7 destinations, there is enough to introduce map reading to younger grades, but difficult enough to challenge even your seniors! We believe map reading has become a lost art and students need to have spatial and geographic awareness long before they get behind the wheel and rely completely on their GPS or smart phone.

The Teacher Cheat Sheet makes staying on track and pacing your students a breeze! With a click, you can pull up the exact directions with the round they are on. We provide notes on each destination and some tips along the way. Print this off or have the PDF open on your computer and this lesson is as easy as it gets!

Copy and paste student directions, attach two player files, and that's it! Your lesson is good to go!

Click "Preview" to see both the Driver and GPS directions!

Includes:

*Google Maps - GPS Buddy Lesson Plan Video and Tutorial (Youtube)

*Google Maps - GPS Buddy Lesson Plan (PDF)

*7 Destination Rounds for students to practice their maps skills!

*Teacher Cheat Sheet and Delivery Methods (PDF)

*2 Player Direction Sheets (18 pages!) (PDFs)

*Exit Slip (PDF)

*ISTE and Common Core Standards alignment!

**4 Delivery methods!**

-Type physical address

-Click on provided URL

-Type in the shortcut Bitly URL

-Use a QR Code scanner application.

*Printable and up-loadable options to use through Google Classroom!

*Google Classroom tips & resources to get Classroom up and running!

*Ready-to-Post online directions! (PDF & DOCX)

*Natural progression of difficulty after every round!

*Easy grading when assigned through Google Classroom!

**UPDATES**

8-6-24 Google Maps: GPS Buddy - NEW VIDEO Lesson Plan with Student Step-by-Step Tutorial! Post the video with the ready to copy and paste directions and watch the learning and projects roll in!

8-6-24 Google Maps: GPS Buddy Lesson Plan - Updated links and class directions. Video still works perfect for the lesson!

*Click FOLLOW to get notified of our next technology lesson!

**Your feedback helps guide us to which kind of lessons you would like to see in the future. Please take an opportunity to let us know what you think below. Thank you!**

***********************************************

COME AND VISIT OUR STORE!

If you enjoyed this product, please visit our store to see our other products! We have a wide range of resources including Technology Lessons, Science Resources, A Free Study Hall Bundle, and other creations to spice up your classroom and TpT resources!

We SPECIALIZE in Technology Lessons and Activities!

Below are our Technology lessons available individually or the bundle of your choice! (21%-23% OFF with BUNDLES!)

TECH LESSON BUNDLE: Set 1

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Buy ALL the ABOVE LESSONS with our

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Check out the QUALITY of our work in our

Google Maps FREEBIE Lesson Plan (Unit Preview) - Technology Lesson {Tech}

More Tech Lessons:

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Keyboarding: Independent Writing Activity

New Technology Lessons:

Emoji Writing in Google Docs!

Emoji Mosaic in Google Docs!

***************************************************

PURCHASING TIP:

Did you know that when you leave feedback for a paid product, you receive credit toward your TpT account? Want to rack up some free credits? Go to your “My Purchases” page (logged in) and you will see a “Provide Feedback” button. Rate your paid products and get your money back for your money spent! We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate receiving your feedback and you receive credit! It’s win-win!

Please see the “TpT Credits” posting for more details and your current credit balance (logged in).

***************************************************

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW US:

Our Store: Mr. and Mrs. Rooster

Be the first to know when we upload new products, discounts, and freebies by clicking on the green star next to our store logo to become a follower!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrandmrsrooster/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrmrsrooster/

Blog: http://mrandmrsrooster.blogspot.com/

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Rated 5 out of 5
February 11, 2025
My students were so motivated and excited about this project! I will definitely use it again.
Zoey P.
81 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Mr and Mrs Rooster - Technology and Science
Feb 12, 2025

We are always happy to hear about excited and motivated students! Thanks for your feedback, Zoey! - Mr and Mrs Rooster

Rated 5 out of 5
March 3, 2022
My students asked everyday if we were going to continue working on this! They had so much fun learning how to read a map and the driving simulator was a great bonus!
Briana Hargett
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609 reviews
Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
March 3, 2021
We are using it for google maps section in my digital applications class. I have several students as distance and the classroom. I like activities we can include everyone to build community and give the distance students some social interaction. This is right on target as an end of section wrap up activity.
Carrie R.
26 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
January 24, 2020
Great introductory lesson.
Caleb B.
123 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
August 25, 2019
This lesson really had an impact on the students
Patricia C.
187 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
April 8, 2019
My students loved this activity! I wanted something to get them prepared for a lesson on GPS, GIS, tracking, privacy, etc. and this was a great introduction. The students were engaged and stayed focused! I actually used it with a mostly 9th grade class. And I allowed them the choice of using their computer or their phone so that was an extra bonus!
Tammi S.
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Rated 5 out of 5
December 18, 2018
Awesome! Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
August 24, 2018
Thank you!
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Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.
Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system, with the intersection of the lines (the origin) arranged to coincide with the 0 on each line and a given point in the plane located by using an ordered pair of numbers, called its coordinates. Understand that the first number indicates how far to travel from the origin in the direction of one axis, and the second number indicates how far to travel in the direction of the second axis, with the convention that the names of the two axes and the coordinates correspond (e.g., 𝘹-axis and 𝘹-coordinate, 𝘺-axis and 𝘺-coordinate).
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