Using Google Maps for Projects
Step1 – If you do not already have a gmail account, please sign up for one. Once you have done
so, sign in.
Step 2 – Go to your google apps and open maps
Task 2 Step 3 – Once your map is open, select My maps, then Create
Step 4 – Zoom and position your map to focus of the area of interest.
Step 5 – Next, give your map a title and start adding markers
Task 5a Task 5b Step 6 – Format your labels; add images/video and the required information
Task 6a Task 6b Edit Button Step 7 – Repeat this for each of the components of your project
Step 8 – Once you’re satisfied with your map you’re ready to do embed it. See below.
Embedding a Google Map into Your Blog
1. Click the gear icon then select “Share and embed map”
2. Select “embed map” then highlight the embed code and copy
3. Log onto your blog and select “add new post” then select add media
4. Select “insert embed code” and paste your copied embed code from google maps and select
“insert into post”
5. Just like any other post, add a title or any other written component you like and then select
publish. **Remember to select the appropriate category.
6. Relish at your technological prowess.