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When a teacher or student thinks of using Google tools in the classroom, products such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms are the first that come to mind. However, Google produces custom mapping tools that are often unknown and under appreciated. The purpose of this presentation will be to introduce attendees to two of those tools--Google MyMaps and Google Tour Builder. Google MyMaps allows users to create custom maps. In this presentation, attendees will be shown how to insert layers, markers, photos, video, text, and links into a map. Users will also be shown how these maps can be shared with a wider audiences. Suggestions for uses in a variety of subjects will be discussed. Google Tour Builder allows user to take a virtual field trip. In this presentation, attendees will be shown how to tell a story using this tool. Specific skills to be demonstrated include how to insert text, video, dates, Google Street Views into a user story, and how to export a tour to Google Earth. Suggestions for uses in a variety of subjects will be discussed.