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Research Project Rationale

I have chosen Google Earth as my research project. Google Earth is a great tool for locating anywhere in the world. You can get directions, find businesses, or map a route around town. I plan on using this in my elementary school walking unit. During my unit I have students walk a total of 10 miles between class and recess time to earn a trip to the boardwalk. Google Earth will help me enhance my unit by showing them exactly how far we are walking each day. I will also have the students use the tool to map out walking route around their neighborhood. This will not only encourage them to walk and be fit, but will help them use math, geography and social skills. I am very excited to see how much this tool can do for my class.

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