MAGE Summer Institute 2013 Middle School


  1. Please rate your level of comfort in using Google Earth
    1-I have no idea how to do this
    2-I can comfortably do this but couldn't teach someone else
    3-I am comfortable with this and could teach to my students
    4-My students and I have used this in advanced ways

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      The Parts of Google Earth   
      Navigating in Google Earth   
      Searching for places   
      Using layers   
      Creating and editing placemarks   
      Creating tours   


  1. What other skills would you like to learn in Google Earth?


  1. How do you use Google Earth in your classroom?


  1. We will be learning about the new Common Core Standards for Literacy in Social Studies. Please choose the 4 skills from the list below that you would most like to learn about.
    Cite textual evidence
    Determine the central idea of a text
    Writing a summary of a text
    Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to geography
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases (vocabulary)
    Identify the author's purpose for writing a text
    Distinguish between fact and opinion
    Using the writing process
    Evaluating and providing feedback on students writing


  1. We would like to give participants the opportunity to share briefly a reading, vocabulary, or writing strategy that you use in small groups. This would be optional and each person would have 5-10 minutes to share with the small group. If you are interested please indicate which strategy you would like to share.


  1. If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns please share them below.





Ms. Leba
Washington Technology Magnet Middle School