Google Map Lesson Plan
For EDT5410, Summer I 2008
Oh no! A tourist comes up to you and, speaking French, asks for directions. They are looking to see three things in the French-speaking city where you live. You have to give them directions in French! There’s a problem though, directions must include a minimum of five changes in direction to arrive them at each of their points of interest. No straight lines! Bonne chance!/Good luck!
Students have been learning how to give and follow directions in French. They are to pick a large French-speaking city. (There will be a list of places to choose from for those who need it.) Students are to use Google Maps to create a route for a tourist/another student. The ‘directions from/to’ on Google Maps is not an option. The end goal is to have their partner re-create their map and arrive at three tourist attractions/places of interest. The route they take will be filled in with the line tool. Students are to give directions such as turn left, turn right, go straight, follow, stop, etc. Points will be given on the Google Map and its contents, verbal directions given, partner comprehension, and list of Internet sites used to create the original map. The pins on the original map will indicate the places of interest and should include at minimum: name, address, and phone number. Older students could also include: more points of interest, more twists and turns in their directions, a web site link, the bus &/or metro stop if applicable, things to do and see there, and pictures/video.
Teacher’s Sample Location: Montréal, QC Canada
Sample of student directions:
Commencez à la Basilique de Notre-Dame. Tournez à droite à la Rue Notre-Dame…. /Start at Notre Dame Basilica. Turn right on Notre Dame Street….
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3 comments:
Fun assignment...I couldve used it a couple of years ago when I got lost in Montreal. I was told it was a bilingual town...it really isn't!
What a great idea! This allows students to see the "streets" of any given place as if they were really traveling! I also love that they would be practicing a needed skill!
What a great idea. This allows the students plenty of room for creativity and testing each other. They will love this assignment. Maybe you could throw in places to eat and entertainment as well.
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