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Does tool require Sign-in? Google Map you do not have to sign in to use, however you must to save anything. Google Earth you must download.
==Description of Tool: Google Maps, allows anyone to view maps of any part of the world, as well as find directions to specific locations. Google Maps also allows you to have a street view of specific locations, the picture is shown as if the person is walking down the side walk. Google Maps also has many different applications allowing you to see pictures, check the traffic or weather of a certain location, and even read information from social networking sites in the specified location. Google Earth gives a birds eye view of any location, it also provides elevations and angles of places that are familiar to you.==

How does tool apply to your curricular area?

 * Google Maps and Google Earth is an exceptional tool to use in Social Studies classes. Students would be able to explore all areas of the world, use the pictures and buzz applications to better understand the culture they are learning about. Students are also able to create their own maps.**
 * These features are also important for math and science. Google earth relates to math in the sense that you can detect elevations and angles to create calculations and scenarios. Google maps relates to science because you can see what the weather is in different areas and you can see topographical statistics of an area.**

Where does tool fit in Digital Blooms and why
Google Maps fits in at the top of Digital Blooms as creating, students would be able to create maps and add information as places are discussed in any curriculum area.

Extras:
Google Maps street view

Google Earth air flights