Introduction
You guys are so lucky to live in an age where we can used advanced tools to enhance your learning. This week's assignment will be so much fun as you get to use what you have learned about The Alps so far.
Pretend as if you would like your next vacation to be in the Alps. You will make a brochure to send to your best friend by including all the information she would need to join you on that trip.
A review of the Alps using Google Technology will help you understand the different weather patterns that will affect how you will pack, the types of activities you can enjoy there, and the kind of transportation available.
Lesson: An Alpine Vacation
FLORIDA STANDARDS
- At the completion of this assignment, you will be able to use maps to locate places in other countries
- Label physical features on the map or globe
- Use a digital tool (Google Map) to explore and present information.
- BLOOMS TAXONOMY
- You will have to remember at least 3 countries in the Alps and their weather patterns
- Explain how the mountains affect the weather fluctuations
- Use Google Earth to triangulate 3 Alpine Countries with their mountains, valleys, summits etc
- Compare the weather patterns of the three countries.
- Evaluate animals, transportation, activities and clothing found in the Alps
- Make a simple travel brochure of Alpine life
Prepared by Al-Nadean Gillett
Task
- You will first watch me demonstrate how to access and use Google Earth
- Then, you will work in groups, taking turns on the assigned computers triangulating any three Alpine countries. You will share your work on Google earth to our Google Drive.
- Then you will work as individuals creating your own physical maps.
- The map will form the basis for your brochure. In addition to the countries you selected, you will draw mountains and valleys and paths.
- Additionally, you will add transportation, restaurants activities, and any other Alpine information that may interest you or your friend- such as the kind of animals you may find there.
- Remember to create individual keys for each item. You may reference Google earth, the map or globe to complete your work.
Create a brochure with your map, and other amenities to make your best friend want to visit.
Process
PART 1
- Each group will access the computer's search engine and type in www.googleearth.com
- On the Google Earth locate the search bar and type in The Alps
- The Alps will be marked with a red (teardrop) icon.
- At the bottom of the page, use the zoom, tilt and 3-d option to explore and look for the other countries
- Next to the placeholder icon to the right of the search box is the path or polygon icon that you will use to triangulate your countries. (I will demonstrate)
- A yellow line will show the triangulation of the Alps
- The mountains, valleys, summit and other are labelled when you hover it with your mouse
READ ABOUT IT: BEST-ALPS-TRAVEL-GUIDE-2026
WATCH IT:
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or
LISTEN TO IT
PART 2
Work by yourself to create your own brochure map of the Alps, putting the countries together using your map, globe or Google Earth as your guide.
You may color your countries in.
You must add mountains, valleys, paths and summits.
Show the things you may find there and what you may encounter and how you should dress.
You may also add any eateries you like, and any other thing found in the Alps, but remember to include icons/keys to represent show what they are
Evaluation
| Criteria |
Super Star I definitely will visit A+ |
Great Job I may visit B |
Okay I'm not so sure C |
Try again You did not convince me D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alps |
You triangulated 3 countries, and included all the mountains |
You triangulated 3 countries. |
You triangulated 3 countries.
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You did not triangulate 3 countries
|
| Supporting Features |
You added, valleys, peaks, summits. eateries, transportation, activities and sights with appropriate keys |
You added some features, but did not include the appropriate keys |
You missed some or all features | You added no features |
| creativity | Your brochure was neat, informative. colorful, labeled well and creative | It was fairly neat and labeled with some creativity | Your work was not neat nor creative | It was unfinished |
| Sharing |
You presented it clearly. You shared it |
Your presentation was clear enough You shared it |
Your presentation needs work. You did not share |
You did not present well, and you did not share |
Conclusion
I hope that this project helped to reinforce what you have learned so far about The Alps. I hope it broadened your understanding of how a vacation not the Alps can not only span many countries, but also that you may experience different weather patterns that will inform the varied wardrobe you and your friend would need for this trip.
I hope that this exposure to the use of Google Earth will spark your curiosity to explore this further to deepen your knowledge in Geography and Technology use to advance your knowledge!
Other sites for you to explore the world. Have fun!
Credits
Teacher Page
We have been having a fun time learning about the Alps in 2nd Grade.
The students have realized how different it is from Florida.
I created the WebQuest to help them learn about technology which can make their lives easier in terms of planning any trip.
It is intended to spark their independence as they will realize that they could do their own research quit easily.
They can apply critical thinking skills as it relates to how mountains affect the weather patterns, and how this must affect the lives of the Alpine people in dress and activities and so much more.
Adding the brochure to convince a friend helps them think a little deeper about what a child their age might find important should they ever have the opportunity to visit The Alps, or any other place that they will in the future.
Al-Nadean Gillett