Maps and Mashups for the Classroom

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The grade level that I would use this map for would be third grade and the subject matter would be history and geography.

The mashup would be great to help students learn about the rich history of the state in which they live, along with many of the things that Michigan is well known for (such as the automobile industry). It allows students to visualize important landmarks of our state and to learn more about the importance of these landmarks. By placing embedded links to websites which will offer more information about the landmarks, students are given the chance to further explore and gain further insight to these places. I also feel that this mashup may give students pride in their state by being able to learn more about it and it's importance in our country. Many students may have parents who work in the auto industry and so it may be interesting for them to learn about how the industry got started. I would probably use this mashup during a history lesson, or even with the lesson that we had to come up with in last weeks assignment (Organizing the Internet), which incorporates geography and history.