Google Maps Engine

Quick Info:
- Google Maps Engine
- Web based service integrated into the Google Apps for Education Suite. Allows students to define points and paths on a map and to share with other users for collaboration.

Usage Examples:
Seventh grade science class has used Google Maps Engine in conjunction with Earthweek.com. Students have been plotting events like earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes to be able to study patterns over the course of the year.

Google +

Google+
Quick Info:
- plus.google.com
- Google+ is a social networking site that Mrs. Kollars adapted for use on the 8th grade Saints project.

Usage Examples:
Google+ made a great platform for the 8th grade Saint project. Students were able to create representations of events from their Saint's life through posts to their timeline. The social media aspect also enabled Saints to interact with each other. Here are a couple of example of timelines:

- Kateri Tekakwitha
- John Fisher