1. What this activity will show you1
What this activity will show you
How to find and follow directions and see them on a street map or in satellite view.

2. Who will use this activity?2
Who will use this activity?
People wanting to find directions, choose the best route, and view transit and local information.

3. An internet connection.3
What you’ll need
A Desktop PC or laptop.
A Mobile device like a
tablet or mobile phone.
An internet connection.

4. Google Maps on your PC or Laptop4
Google Maps on your PC or Laptop
Go to Google Maps by typing maps.google.com
in your browser's address bar.
Or just search for the name of a location or address, and a link to Google Maps will show.

5. Google Maps on your Mobile Device5
Google Maps on your Mobile Device
Download the Google Maps App for
Android, iPhone or Tablet devices.

6. Find a location Click in the search box. Type an address.6
Find a location
Click in the search box.
Type an address.
You will see maps offers
suggestions.
Click on the place you want.

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Find a location
Information about your location will be shown.

8. Click on the directions icon.8
Getting directions
Click on the directions icon.

9. Getting directions Choose the start and end places9
Getting directions
Choose the start and end places
(you can reverse these here).
Choose your mode of transport,
e.g. car, public transport or walking.

10. Getting directions A choice of routes are shown. Select the one10
Getting directions
A choice of routes are shown. Select the one
you prefer for step by step directions.

11. Viewing the Map Click (hold on a Tablet) and drag to move the map.11
Viewing the Map
Click (hold on a Tablet)
and drag to move the map.
Zoom in or out using the + / -
(pinch in and out on a Tablet).

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Satellite View
A satellite view, sometimes called Google Earth, shows actual satellite photographs instead of a map.
On a computer, the button at the
lower-left toggles satellite view.
On mobile devices, tap the menu button on the left side of the search bar.

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Street View
The image of Street View in the information panel is just a preview.
Click it to enter full Street View mode.
You can pan and move the camera, allowing you to see what an area looks like.

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Local Information
Click Nearby to search for places near your location.