Google Maps

Google Maps is a tool that allows you to view, create and save maps online using a free Google Account. It  has the ability to let you insert text, hyperlinks, images and video into your maps for viewers to view and use. As a free application it's tools are somewhat limited however, it is a great way to introduce spatial concepts and generate effective spatial thinking in your students.


Introduction to Google Maps - Zombie Survival

In preparation for a zombie outbreak, you have been chosen by your local neighbourhood group to select the location for your neighbourhood evacuation centre. This is a very important decision that you will not live to regret should you get it wrong. To make sure you make the best decision you have decided to use GIS to help you. Your neighbourhood group has also designed a list of criteria. These are things that your evacuation centre MUST have. Your evacuation centre must:
  • be within 500m of a natural, clean water source (the water network will eventually fail if everyone’s a zombie)
  • be in a large building or complex that could accommodate 50 people, supplies, storage and ideally a vehicle or two (the more the merrier)
  • be able to be defended using gates, fences, walls or other realistic structures (zombies creeping around your house aren’t fun, especially when you have no power)
  • be within 500m of parkland or open, undeveloped land for agriculture purposes (you will need to eventually grow your own food)
You need to:
  1. Read and understand the criteria, above
  2. Use GmapsGIS or ScribbleMaps.com to view your local area – use the Hybrid mode to see a labelled satellite image
  3. Use the shape drawing tools to create a shape over your preferred location
  4. Also mark your water source, agricultural land, possible medical and food supply locations

Classroom resources

You can find two useful Geography resources that have been tailored to the Australian Curriculum: Geography, here under the 'Geography' sub-heading.

 

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