Virtual city tour4/10/2023 FYI - she is going through the basics on how to build these, but PLEASE feel free to “play around” with all of the features of Google…students in the past have done some AMAZINGLY creative virtual tours.ĬLICK HERE for Google Map Tutorial (starring Mrs.The Grand Canyon is just a few keystrokes away, no matter where you live © SumikoPhoto/Getty Images Virtual hiking MELIUS) on how to set up your Google Map Virtual Walking Tour. PLEASE view the tutorial video (THANK YOU MRS. This is a really fun/cool way to display your City Walking Tour & literally we (you and your classmates) will be able to virtually GO on your city walking tour with you. Ok…so now you should have 10 places picked out, researched and ready to show off! We are going to use Google Maps to display your final project findings. Ha…oh come on…you need NO help with this one! FINAL STEP #5 - Google Map Final Product Hmmm…what kind of spots would I visit? Examples = a particular store, art gallery, tattoo parlor, cool view, a haunted place, location of a famous event, a war monument, famous persons house, ice cream shop, skate park, music shop…these places should reflect YOU and maybe something a Middle School/High School kid would be interested in visiting! NO JUDGING…the more bizarre/creative the better! HA …seriously we (your Geo teachers) travel and want some ideas for the next time we are in your city! These 2 spots are TOTALLY up to you! I need you to find 2 “Bonus” locations that you will be visiting on your city walking tour. During Step 3 you need to find ONE physical feature that has helped shape your city and how the people live.ġ) What is your Cities Dominant Physical Feature (there may be 2, but pick one)Ģ) General Location (ex/ river runs through middle of city)ģ) Brief Description of Features and explain why it important to the people of this city.ġ) What is the dominant physical feature of _ (your city name)Ģ) Why was _ (your city name) built in it’s current location?ģ) What is a dominant natural feature of _ (your city name) Step #4 - Grab Bag/My Choice Locations (2 Placemarks on Project Google Map) (River, Mountain, Valley, Harbor, Beautiful Beach). More than likely the location of your Europe City is there due to an important physical feature. Note: when planning the walking tour of the city please visit ONE “Must See” in morning, TWO “Must see” locations in afternoon, and ONE “Must See” after dinner to end your day!ģ) Brief description of what the traveler will do/see/experience at location.Ĥ) Picture of Attraction/Place (find on Google)ġ) Must See Attractions of _ (your city name)Ģ) What do to in _ (your city name)ģ) Famous locations within _ (your city name) Step #3 - Physical Feature (1 Placemarks on Project Google Map) Famous Landmarks, Museums, Sculptures, Historical Buildings, Sports Stadiums…the list of examples is endless, but PLEASE focus on the TOP 4. These are the BIG DOGS because you are only spending ONE day exploring your European city. This step involves finding THE places a traveler MUST SEE/VISIT while in your city. (we have no Budget!)ġ) Address (FYI you might want these restaurants near your attractions)ģ) Brief Description of Restaurant Experience (in a castle, in a museum, what makes it cool)Ĥ) Picture of Restaurant Choices (inside or out)ġ) Famous Restaurants of _ (your city name)Ģ) Best Breakfast in _ (your city name)ģ) Dinner with a view in _ (your city name)Ĥ) Top Rated Restaurants of _ (your city name)ĥ) Where to eat lunch in _ (your city name)Ħ) Best Seafood* in _ (your city name) *steak, pasta, pizza, local food, etc… Step #2 - Must See Attractions/Places (4 Placemarks on Project Google Map) You can’t work on a project with an empty stomach! Please find your Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner spots…these should be well researched and maybe even “Famous” to this city & basically the “MUST EAT” locations. Happy Virtual Trails Adventure Friends! Note: Gilbert Geo Kids = your City Assignments are list by last name below directions (Scroll down)Įurope City Walking Tour Project Directions… Step #1 - Meals (3 Placemarks on Project Google Map) Please look over the “Steps” below and watch the Google Map Tutorial to learn more about the details of this project. Yes, we have have specific guidelines for our geographers to follow, but there is a ton of room to make these tours reflect the interests of each individual student. We are REALLY excited for this project and hope the Waconia Middle School Geographers can get creative and “dig in” to the famous cities of Europe and really UNLOCK these places for the world traveler. Welcome to the Virtual Europe City Walking Tour project! Below you will find the complete guide (Directions) on how to complete the Walking Tour Project.
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