I was commenting to a friend the other day that I didn't know how we managed to get anywhere before the internet and online directions. Of course we had paper maps but they didn't often include street details. Twenty years ago I couldn't have found that garage sale on the east side! ;)
But Google Maps is more than just a map with driving directions. In many ways using google maps is like a virtual field trip. Sometimes when google Earth is too global (no pun intended) google maps can be more relevant depending on the information one needs. For our Washington D.C. research project google maps can give an aerial view of the monuments, buildings, and scenery. In additon, it can also give a street view so students can get a better visual of the area. Below is a video on google maps.
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