Google Earth - NETS-T III, V

I used Google Earth to create a Geo-Biography tracing the route of the Mexican pastorela play. I traced the sources of the play from Zacatecas and Mexico City up through Mexico and into the Southwestern United States. I used customized photo icons to mark locations in Old Town San Diego that are historic sites of pastorela performances during the Californio period when San Diego was under Mexican rule. I added a broad purple pathway of pastorela performance sites in Old San Diego, and added descriptions with information about each site.

This project demonstrates digital aged learning tools that could be used effectively in history, literature and social science areas of the curriculum at any age level. It also demonstrates professional growth and leadership skills of the teacher, which students can emulate to create their own projects.