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Q1 Map It Out: Introduction

2. Visual Learning

NOTE: This will be part of the revised Thing. It is still under development. We are hoping to have it all complete by the end of Sept. Thanks for your understanding.

Introduction

<Add to: In this Quest, you will use a real-world database to search for the perfect amusement park for your class trip.>

learning objectives

I can:

  • Explore a global roller coaster database.
  • Discover how websites use location data to find things near you.
  • Compare roller coaster features such as speed, height, and loops.
  • Design a visual "Trip Pitch" to show your classmates the absolute best choice.

*Note Ahead of Time: While geolocation is super helpful for finding nearby fun, remember that protecting your location privacy is a big part of staying safe online!

Spotlight on Geolocation

To begin our search, we will use a tool that looks at where you are right now to find the closest amusement parks.

As you read through the infographic below about geolocation, think about:

  • How does a website automatically know how many miles away you are from a roller coaster?
  • What is an IP address? Do you know your IP address?

Educational infographic titled “How Website Geolocation Works!” A cartoon laptop with a roller coaster icon sits on the left side of a world map. A colorful dotted path labeled “Calculated Distance” connects the laptop to an amusement park marked with a location pin on the right. Text explains that websites use a device’s IP address to estimate location and calculate distance. Four numbered steps show: connecting to a website, identifying an approximate location from an IP address, calculating distance to a target location, and displaying relevant location-based information. Image and alt-text generated by Microsoft Copilot.




2.Visual Learning 

2.Q1 VOCABULARY

 2.Q1 Student Checklist

 2.Q1 Teacher Guide

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

3. Knowledge Constructor
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

5. Computational Thinker
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

6. Creative Communicator
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

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