Google Map Migration Project – Due: July 17th, (Thursday)
1. Research your assigned diaspora group’s migration routes, causes of
movement, and cultural footprint
2. Use Google My Maps to create a visual map
o Add pins and lines
o Label origin and destination countries
o Explain push/pull factors
o Show cultural connections
o Add examples of the diaspora’s footprint in the communities they
settled
1. Add YouTube video links or photos
2. Insert UN or World Bank data links
3. Include quotes or testimonies from migrants (e.g., from news
sources)
3.
your map to the class (July 17th, Thursday)
Here's how to effectively use Google My Maps for this project
Accessing Google My Maps:
Go to Google Drive and select "New" then "More" and choose Google My
Maps.
Alternatively, go directly to Google My Maps and create a new map.
Creating the Map:
Choose a Base Map:
Select a base map style that suits the migration you're visualizing, like satellite,
terrain, or political maps.
Add Places (Markers):
Click the "Add marker" tool and place pins on the map for specific locations
(e.g., origin points, destinations, significant locations along the route).
Add Lines (Routes):
Use the "Add line or shape" tool to draw lines connecting the markers,
visualizing the migration path. You can also use the "Measure distance" tool to
calculate the distance between points.
Add Details:
Click on the markers or lines to add descriptions, images, videos, or links to
relevant information.
Collaboration:
Share the map with classmates or colleagues to collaborate on adding
information and insights.
Student roles
Share the workload for this project
Discuss in groups the different types of research needed
Make a schedule and assign group members tasks to complete by certain
dates
Possible division of labor
o Researchers and Map makers
o Sometimes, members may do both roles.
Share the map within your group so group members can work on it remotely
You can work on this project in class, 7/8, 10, & 15.
Final Map is due: 7/17 (Thur)
