Google Maps- My grandfather's route to America

The lesson I have in mind can be used for a History or Geography lesson. Each student will research the heritage of a past relative and their coming to America. Since most of us have ancestors from other parts of the world, this will be an enrichment lesson as well.
The student will learn about the location of their great-great relatives. They will map key locations of interest and the final destination. The map must include-
- at least two modes of transportation.
- a beginning and end spot with a connection line.
- history of the city of departure and arrival.
- upload a picture of one mode of transportation on the map.

I made an example with my grandfather, go to this-
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113501548738158961377.000493a376960d0568da1&ll=55.973798,-8.789062&spn=49.161286,112.675781&t=h&z=3&iwloc=000493b7b80a006b4d22e


View Stefano Orsolini comes to America, 1920 in a larger map

Podcasting opportunity

Podcasting is fascinating to a newcomer like me. It could be useful for marketing a product or a service. It could be used to boost postive images of a place or company.

I choice to use National Public Radio podcast. I am very familiar with NPR and decided it would have many interesting podcasts. I was not disappointed.

Law office without technology
http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510175

Latino college students achievement gap narrows
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130699172

My wiki did not show up, so I am reposting it...

When the grades were posted, I realized my wiki and RSS did not show on my blog. I will attempt to add it...

http://monicaorsolini.pbworks.com/

When I grow up...

Love this 49 second video. Music by Michelle Shocked.

And this is a photo of Mt. Garfield

This is the location of Mount Garfield in Grand Junction, CO. It is a beautiful high dessert area. I used to enjoy a view of this plateau. The Ute Indians said you needed to take a bit of dirt from Mt. Garfield when you left the area or you would be cursed to return. I am very superstitious, needless to say, I picked up a Mt. Garfield rock and brought it to Kalamazoo when I moved.

View Larger Map

Grover spoofs Old Spice commercial... Enjoy!

Mount Garfield, Grand Junction, Colorado