GIS Career Awareness Learning Module A
Version 1, 8/10/2009 

Web Mapping – Working with Google Maps API  

Answer Sheet

Instructions: Using your favorite text editor or word processing software, type your name, teacher, date and answers next to the appropriate spaces after the colons.   You are free to type in as many lines as you need (Just use the enter key on your keyboard.).

When finished, be sure to save your work as yourLastName_FirstName_ModAAnswers.rtf (example: Mary Smith would save her answers as Smith_Mary_ModAAnswers.rtf).  Remember to save your answers frequently so you don’t loose all of your work if something happens to the computer, the power goes out, etc!  You will be reminded to do this.

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Begin Typing Your Answers to the Learning Module Exercises.  Do not simply type in the answers without doing the exercises in the Learning Module.
Make sure you type in the answers in the appropriate spaces after the colons.  

Part 1 – Questions
Q1.1 What point of interest or address did you use for your map?

Q1.2 What is the Latitude and the Longitude for your point of interest? Hint: in the Google Map link it is in the code sll=___, ___.

Latitude: _________

Longitude: ________

Q1.3 What is the URL for your Google Sites page?

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Part 2 – Questions

Q2.1 What is the path for the KMZ file that you used? Describe what the KMZ is showing and list at least 3 features and their descriptions.
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Q 2.2 List at least two programs that can be used for creating a KMZ file.
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Q 2.3 What are three types of features that can be created using Google My Maps?
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Q2.4 Explain one example of how you could use My Maps to share information with other people? 
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Part 3 – Questions

Q3.1 What's the major language used for Google Map API and related applications?  What's the advantage of this language?
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Q3.2 How many "Services" does the Google Map API provide? (see the Service document: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/services.html ).  Briefly introduce each service function in Google Map API.
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Q3.3 List three of the language options for the driving directions demo.
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Q3.4 What is the map center set to in the map viewer demo? Hint: google.maps.LatLng
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Q3.5 Include a screenshot of your map (either the map viewer or driving directions version).

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Part 4 – Questions

Now that you have seen and worked with examples of digital globes, computerized maps, and web-based maps we would like you to write a 250-word paragraph (approximately one typed page) discussing your experience and one situation that you could see using this technology to help with. You can incorporate your answers to previous questions but also make sure to explain how you would apply the technology in detail. Some questions to help you structure your answer are:

In your paragraph, quickly describe the GIS applications that you used (ArcMap, Google Earth, and Google Maps API).

In your paragraph, also answer if you think that the GIS applications can help people? It what ways can they help people? In what kinds of occupations/industries would they be useful?

What was your favorite part, or favorite use, of working with the Google Maps API?

[SAVE YOUR WORK NOW!]

Part 5 – Questions

Q5.1 What is the code you wrote for section 5.1? You copied this to Word or Notepad in step 4.

Q5.2 What is the code you wrote for section 5.4? You copied this to Word or Notepad in step 14.

Q5.3 What is the fundamental element in any Google Maps API application?
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Q5.4 Is JavaScript the same as Java?
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Q5.5 Explain two things that JavaScript can do, according to the W3Schools.
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Q5.6 What are two common map types from the Google Maps API?
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When finished, be sure to save your work as yourLastName_FirstName_ModAAnswers.rtf (example: Mary Smith would save her answers as Smith_Mary_ModAAnswers.rtf ).  Follow your teacher’s instructions for “handing in” your work.

CONGRATULATIONS!  YOU ARE FINISHED WITH MODULE A!  

Student Survey Learning Module A

This learning module was developed specifically for you---the students---in order to expose you to GIS and related geospatial technologies.  

GIS and related geospatial technologies, similar to what you worked with in this learning module, are major components of one of the most important new industries for career growth.  Businesses, organizations, and governments are increasingly seeking skilled talent in this industry. 

Now, to benefit other students and the authors of this learning module, you are required to finish this Student Survey and please send it back to the San Diego State University NSF-ATE team. We would greatly appreciate your input.  Please take time to answer these questions as openly and honestly as possible.  They will not affect your grade or score.  You can provide your feedback to your teacher/educator along with the learning module answers on the separate answer sheet.
  
Thank you for helping us improves our modules!

S-1:	What did you like best about this learning module A?  Why?
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S-2:	What did you like least about this learning module A?  Why?
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S-3:	Was there anything that was really hard to understand or difficult to complete in this module A?  What was it?  Why?
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S-4:	Is there anything in this learning module A that we can add, exclude, or change to make it better?  What is it?  Why? 
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