Google+Docs+for+Social+Studies+Teachers

What is Google Docs?
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Where do I go to get to Google Docs?
====Click on the link to go to [|Google Docs]====

Why would I want to use Google Docs?

 * To create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF's and forms online
 * To collaborate and share documents in real-time
 * To access your files away from home without using a thumb drive
 * To increase students' ability to collaborate on documents, spreadsheets and presentations
 * To make ALL students in a group accountable for the group work
 * To peer edit documents
 * To create professional documents using templates
 * To expand "gadgets" to a full sheet

How do I create a Google account?
====Follow the [|Google link] and click on "//**Get Started**//."====

====Student accounts may be created through the use of the teacher's e-mail account. This way all of the mail received will be sent to the teacher's e-mail account. Also, consider using a username and a password format that is specific to your class. An example is as follows:====

====Remember to save the usernames and passwords in a safe place in case you need to refer to them at a later date. For the safety and security of the student, do NOT use the last name of a student in a Google account.====

Students keep track of grades
Plan a trip to another country and record expenses to visit the country Peer editing Collaboration on writing a paper Notes Country presentation U.S. Census Data

What are the limitations of Google Docs?
Google Docs will NOT accept files from Microsoft Office 2007. Although documents can be shared with up to 200 people, documents may be edited/reviewed by up to 10 people at one time. Spreadsheets may be edited/reviewed by up to 50 people at one time.

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The [|National Council for the Social Studies] created a framework for integrating 21st century skills into social studies curriculum. The link takes you to the map listing 21st century skills for grades 4, 8 and 12.=====

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