You decide...

Is this a rock sample or Google Map image?

Answer:  Azurite Malachite from Arizona

For more beautiful images, check out:
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=li&q=Kaolinite&biw=1422&bih=702&sei=o2cOUeTRJrGp0AHB2oCoBg#hl=en&tbo=d&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=azurite+malachite&oq=azurite&gs_l=img.1.1.0l10.3354.3354.0.5503.1.1.0.0.0.0.104.104.0j1.1.0...0.0...1c.1.2.img.OUIODe-bjpQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=cc1502c5ce742459&biw=1422&bih=702 

Websites of particular interest...

Check out the Plate Tectonics Project tab above and the Google Form & Checklist 
(https://docs.google.com/a/ga.hiltoncsd.net/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9zUlVjeHAzSXlQWmgzZmNZcS1IaVE6MQ#gid=0)

Read the Task, so you know what you're up against, and then watch the videos, view the maps, and use the resources to complete your understanding of how plate tectonics affects people around the world. Start to think about where people live and risks involved.

USEFUL LINKS FOR YOU:
Blogger page--  SmichelGoogleMaps.blogspot.com
Task page--  https://sites.google.com/a/ga.hiltoncsd.net/plate-tectonics-investigation/home
USGS--  www.USGS.gov
QR Codes--  http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/
TinyURL this page--  www.TinyUrl.com/PTstart
This page (full address)--  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dG9zUlVjeHAzSXlQWmgzZmNZcS1IaVE6MQ

Additional Task Resources:
Earthquake house safety-- http://earthquakesbymp.synthasite.com/earthquake-saftey.php
Tsunami safe houses-- http://senseable.mit.edu/tsunami-prajnopaya/
Volcano safe houses-- http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/safety-2/severe-weather-1/volcano-safety-tips/
Safe practices in a variety of natural disasters-- http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/safety-2/severe-weather-1/recent/

Local Food in Rochester

Local Food in Rochester

This map features map locations of local markets and restaurants in the Rochester area.

Please feel free to add your own places!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=201691298405396364337.0004d3014222dba5a68c0

Locations listed:

Very helpful websites include:

http://thegoodfoodcollective.com/tag/local-food-rochester-ny/

http://gobuyrochester.com/home

http://www.rochestereatslocal.org/Farms-and-Greenhouses.php

http://www.localharvest.org/ 

http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/CommunityFarmersMarkets.asp#Monroe County

http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/FFGResults.asp

http://www.prideofny.com/member_results.asp

Mapping the Evidence for Pangea

Please use the notes (http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/continents.html) and your Lab packet to find the locations of evidence for your group. I recommend that you discuss this with your group before you start plotting to ensure accurate information and data. THINK about WHAT you are mapping and WHERE you are mapping!

Please map your evidence on the following map--> http://tinyurl.com/Evidence4Pangea

Glaciers of Today - 2013

Please use the internet to find the locations of glaciers on Earth in 2013. I recommend websites like www.USGS.gov for accurate information and data.

Enter you data on our class data page and Glacier Map found @ http://tinyurl.com/glaciermaps

Below are some of the class-plotted locations:

Many people are finding hidden things using Google Maps...what have you found?

Check out Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml) if you want to search for your own.

Hidden Images found using Google Satellite Maps

YOUR HOMEWORK!!

~Try 1 minute Interactive Tutorial link above.

~Create your own map and share it with me (smichel@ga.hiltoncsd.net). Use the Collaborate link above to send me and others a copy of your map.