Today's Objectives:

1. Recognize  the links offered by classic.mapquest.com and www.map.google.com websites. 

3. Understand that you can get maps of any area or specific driving instructions to a specific destination.

4. Enter correct information to get specific driving instructions.

We will look at a mapping sites

• http://classic.mapquest.com

• The link to maps from http://www.maps.google.com

http://classic.mapquest.com

• Turn the Address Bar blue by clicking on it.  This means that you can enter a new address into the bar. 
• Type classic.mapquest.com and press the Enter Key.
• Read your screen and check for required information to see where it is placed
• Click the Get Map button
• The sliding scale on the map upper left will allow you to change magnification (zoom) to view more of the area (with less detail) or get a closer view of the area of interest (more detail).
• Note that above the map you can "Select Category", which will help you find nearby restaurants, gas stations, shopping or just about any business you may need to find.
• In addition above the map, you can see buttons to Get a New Map (Map Button), or get driving directions to (or from) the location you just mapped.
• Select To or From and add the desired second address.  then press the Add Location button.  If you can't think of a second address, get directions to the PH Senior Center at

                        600 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060

• Press the Get Directions button below the Address Boxes
• Study the great information available to you, including total distance, estimated driving time and detailed driving directions.

http://www.maps.google.com

• Turn the Address Bar blue by clicking on it.  This means that you can enter a new address into the bar. 
• Type maps.google and then use our shortcut of holding down the Control Key and press the Enter Key.  This types http://www. and .com around our address entry to create a complete web address.
• Look for the "Set Default Location" link.  You will probably place your home address in the resulting box and save it.
• Read the information required in the box.  As you start typing, Google will try to anticipate your location.  When you see your address click on it to get the desired map.
• The sliding scale on the map upper left will allow you to change the magnification (zoom) to view more of the area (with less detail) or get a closer view of the area  (more detail).
• When you click on the map, you will see a hand that closes.  This allows you to move the map around to explore nearby roads. 
• Note that below the address you can change the default location (or remove it).
• Above the map you can get directions. 

Before we get directions, let's look at our maps.  We want to find the nearest restaurants.  Above your map you have a Google search bar.  In the box type "restaurants" (without the ") .  Google will find the nearest restaurants and list them for you.  You can find gas stations,  hospitals, schools, the nearest Best Buy.  Usually you can find whatever you  may be searching for. 

Now, lets get directions somewhere.  If you can't think of a destination on your own, type in the address for the Council on Aging Senior Center in Port Huron:

                -600 Grand River Ave.

                  Port Huron MI 48060

• Press the Get Directions button below the address boxes.
• Study the incredible information available to you, including total distance, estimated time and detailed driving directions.
• Note the option next to the address boxes, to get reverse directions to return.  Below the address boxes you can choose options to avoid toll roads or avoid major highways on short trips. 

- Find directions to 5 locations from you house. While doing this assignment, choose addresses that you are familiar with for your future use--IF POSSIBLE.

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