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Searching for Bigfoot and Others Like Him ActivitySearching for Bigfoot and Others Like Him Activity
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Teach Engineering
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
3 hrs
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Database & Spreadsheet
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Year
2013
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Searching for Bigfoot and Others Like Him

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This Searching for Bigfoot and Others Like Him activity also includes:
  • Crypids Map Starter Spreadsheet
  • Creating Crypids Layer Instructions (PDF)
  • Creating Crypids Layer Instructions (Doc)
  • Crypids Google Earth Special Layer (KML)
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Individuals create a GIS data layer in Google Earth that displays information about where one might find seven different cryptids. The class members research to find data on cryptid sightings they can include in their data layer. 

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Concepts

geographic information systems, geographic locations, latitude and longitude, google earth, microsoft excel, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • If the class is not interested in cryptids, choose another item such as natural formations
  • Use some of the map layers created by David Tryse

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure you have gone through the instructions prior to class so you are familiar with the procedure
  • The time to complete the activity varies based upon your pupils' experience with Google Earth
  • Searching for cryptids is the fifth activity in a nine-part series

Pros

  • The activity contains detailed instructions on how to create a layer for Google Earth using a spreadsheet
  • The Excel sheet already has portions filled in and can be filled in for lower level grades

Cons

  • None

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