Maps+Alive

Presenter: Fred Griffiths School District: Warwick Email: fgriffiths@warwicksd.org

MapsAlive!

Inspiration for the project: http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm

MapsAlive: Website that takes large amounts of information and helps organize pictures and words in a logical, easy-to-create format. www.mapsalive.com

Final Project: http://tour.mapsalive.com/1507/page1.htm (Currently a small company for commercial application, but great educational value.) Can add descriptors and information in one small area. The map has hover points that allow you to link to images, text, or another site. Can create multi-level diagrams off of one main map. Cannot embed video, but...hyperlink to the videos Students can work on the same map at the same time. It is free for 30 days. Setup students for free 30 day trials. Finished site is published and the url is made available for future reference.

What ideas do you have that MapsAlive could be used in the classroom?
 * Diagram of medieval armor.
 * Battles
 * Floorplans for field trips that can be used for future virtul tours
 * Map of school to use for new students or visitors
 * Information about gov't types ect. by country on a map