Google Projects

Beyond the basics, there are many more tools and resources to explore.

• Google.org. This website is the philanthropic program of Google. It provides support for important projects worldwide.
• Google Alerts. Sends you email alerts related to specific searches.
• Google Code. This site provides developer information and ways to create new projects while learning code.
  • Google Code University. Explore resources for building your own coding lessons and course.
  • ImageChartEditor. Use the editor to create code for building a chart or graph.
  • Go to Google: Exploring Computational Thinking for K-12 classroom ideas related to problem-solving skills and engineering.
  • Check out the Student Work Showcase to see student-produced materials.
  Google Crisis Reponse. This area is activated when there is a disaster. It is used to assist first responders and others in organizing during a crisis. Design a local disaster simulation. Select Google Tools that could be helpful during a disaster.
• Google Custom Search. Provide a custom search for a website. Check out a class example.
• Google Dengue Trends. Tracks dengue trends.
• Google Earth Outreach. Explore how Google Earth is used visualize causes and tell stories.
  • Google Lit Trips. Read a novel and explore a trip.
  • One World, Many Stories. Explore stories around the globe. Pick a project.
  • Sea Turtle Conservation. Pick a sea turtle. Who do you think will win? Track the turtle and post on a bulletin board.
• Google Family Safety Center. Go to the center to learn more about safe searching, settings, and privacy. Are you practicing safe computing?
• Google Flu Shot. Search for a location near you that has a flu vaccine.
• Google Flu Trends. Tracks flu trends.
• Google Green. Explores how Google is addressing green efforts.
  • Create a Green Scrapbook focusing on current trends in environmental searches.
• Google Public Alerts. This site provides important alerts from across the web.
• Google Recipes
• Google Science Fair. You can explore projects, watch videos, or join the science fair.
  • Who will win the science fair? Your class will decide. Pick a project to present to the class. Vote on your favorites!
• Gooru. Google is one of a number of sponsored for this new educational site.
• Google Transparency Report. Check to see what countries are censoring the web.

Browse the options. Choose one. Discuss how it might be used in the classroom.