1st Grade Geography Lesson with Google Earth http://bit.ly/16Ff5th 1st Grade Geography Lesson with Google Earth
Students will be able to compare the size of different geographical locations (ex. continent, country, state/province, city, etc.) with a 3D mapping tool (Google Earth).
Foster empathy and broaden students' world view #educon http://bit.ly/VEftD3 A look at how Google Earth can foster empathy and broaden students' world view
Presentation (Conversation) at #educon 26 Jan 2013 educonphilly.org An innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools. Every session will be an opportunity to discuss and debate ideas — from the very practical to the big dreams.
Using Google Earth in the classroom http://bit.ly/uCFRUf Using Google Earth in the classroom
Today we're looking at GEteach, a site developed by 9th-grade Geography teacher Josh Williams. The site uses the Google Earth Plug-in to give you quick access to a wide variety of information such as the CIA Factbook, population densities, and various other human and physical geographic overlays.
Google Earth 6.1 released (Sept 2011) http://bit.ly/pt24bW Google Earth 6.1 released (Sept 2011)
Changes to "Places" | Changes to Street View | New lengths in ruler | New fonts for street/place labels | New settings in "Tools --> Options" |
Measuring distances with the Google Earth Ruler http://bit.ly/ro47Of Measuring distances with the Google Earth Ruler
Get a Glimpse of the Past with Google Earth http://bit.ly/hhlbhZ Historical imagery is one of the most powerful features of Google Earth, enabling you to go back in time and browse the visual historical record of our planet - from the evolution and rise of developing communities to the destruction caused by hurricanes, earthquakes and fires.
With Google Earth 6, we’ve made it easier than ever to discover historical imagery.
Google Earth Engine http://earthengine.googlelabs.com/#intro Google Earth Engine brings together the world's satellite imagery—trillions of scientific measurements dating back more than 25 years—and makes it available online with tools for scientists, independent researchers, and nations to mine this massive warehouse of data to detect changes, map trends and quantify differences to the earth's surface.
Using this new tool, we've already begun helping scientists develop applications for detecting deforestation and mapping land use trends, and have started working with individual countries to develop their own applications.
Google Earth Pro free for Educators http://sitescontent.google.com/google-earth-for-educators/ Google Earth for Educators
Google Earth Pro is now (July 2010) available to educators for free
Google Earth EDU now grants Google Earth Pro licenses to qualifying institutions who demonstrate a compelling need for the advanced features of Google Earth Pro.
Google Earth Gallery (of Tours) http://bit.ly/aEL3fe Google Earth Gallery (of Tours)
Kindergarten: Have passport, will travel http://bit.ly/6FBUIt Kindergarten: Have passport, will travel
I have been back in the Kindergarten with Ms Louise (and the other wonderful teachers on our K2 team), using Google Earth with the K2 students.
A Place in Time with Google Tools (pdf) http://bit.ly/6eM8Tv A Place in Time with Google Tools ...
History, Geography and the Impact of Photography
Build a Google Earth tour for your
students by selecting several photographs
that have influenced either U.S. or World
opinion.
Using Google Earth in K-12 Classrooms http://www.alicechristie.org/gearth/ Using Google Earth in K-12 Classrooms
What is Google Earth? | How Much Does GE Cost? | Rationale | Lesson Examples | GE Resources from Google | Other GE Resources | Tutorials | Connecting with GE Educators | Dr. Christie's Videos | ISTE Webinars FAQs |
Using Google Earth in the Maths Curriculum http://realworldmath.org/Real_World_Math/RealWorldMath.org.html Using Google Earth in the Maths Curriculum
This website is designed for educators who wish to extend the concepts of the math curriculum beyond the pages of the text.
Within this site you will find lesson ideas, examples, and downloads for mathematics that embrace active learning, constructivism, and project-based learning while remaining true to the standards.
The initial focus is for grades 5 and up, but teachers of younger students may be able to find some uses or inspiration from the site.
Google Earth Hacks http://www.gearthhacks.com/ Google Earth Hacks
Google Earth Hacks provides links to interesting content found or created by users like you and gives you quick access to check things out in Google Earth.
Using GoogleEarth in the Classroom [Blog Post] http://www.collaterallearning.com/2008/11/using-googleearth-in-the-classroom/ Using GoogleEarth in the Classroom
GoogleEarth is a great tool for education (more than just hunting for your house and seeing if you can count the missing shingles from your roof).
One great idea that I’ve passed on to a few of our teachers is using GoogleEarth as the starting point for creating Scavenger Hunts and WebQuests. Depending on grade level, student ability, and comfort level of the teacher these can be as simple or as complex as you want.
Google Earth PRO is FREE for Educators http://www.ncs-tech.org/?p=783 Google Earth *PRO* is FREE for Educators
Basically, all you have to do is download the PRO trial version at http://earth.google.com and then forward the answers to these questions ....
20 Ways to use Google Earth in the classroom http://tinyurl.com/5lmyjt Twenty Interesting Ways to use Google Earth in the classroom ... and Tips ... online presentation (Google Presenter)
Educational Uses with Google Earth http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/08/back_to_school.html Back to School - Educational Uses with Google Earth
Here you will find a sample of possible useful content for Google Earth in a variety of subjects such as geography, literature, science, history, and more.
Basically, any information which can be tied to a location on Earth can be illustrated, and made interesting, using GE. Juicy Geography is a web site, by Noel Jenkins in the UK, designed to help teachers learn more about tools like GE for the classroom and suggests possible lessons.
Also, check out a summary of educational uses for Google Maps by GoogleMapsMania.
Google Earth 101 for Educators http://tinyurl.com/yphou6 Google Earth 101 for Educators
While taking this course you are not only a learner but also helping to build this course. Please take advantage of the collaborative opportunitiy of this wiki course.
Each topic introduces you to new skills and gives you opportunites to explore pedagogical implications and classroom ideas.
Resources will be highlighted throughout the course in order to extend your learning.
A resource that shares curriculum lessons that are associated with Google Earth.
The ten best things you can do with Google Earth http://www.gearthhacks.com/ten-things-with-Google-Earth/10.php The ten best things you can do with Google Earth
#10 - Find Your House | #9 - Aircraft in Flight | #8 - Be an aircraft | #7 - Map Quirks | #6 - Strange Objects | #5 - Historical Sites | #4 - TV and Movie Locations | #3 - Weather | #2 - Famous Landmarks | #1 - 3D Models |
Teach Area and Perimeter Using Google Earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHwrehm6HO8 Teach Area and Perimeter Using Google Earth
This is a tutorial designed to show you how you can incorporate Google Earth into your classroom. Aside from the obvious geography connections you can use Google Earth to teach area, perimeter, geometry, and many other mathematical concepts.
GELessons http://gelessons.com/ GELessons.com - A Free Public Resource - Providing Teachers with the tools needed to enhance their instruction using Google Earth®, the free program that brings the world to the classroom! A Website By and For Teachers.
Visualize Earthquake Data In Google Earth http://searchengineland.com/080130-102402.php Visualize Earthquake Data In Google Earth
The US Geological Survey and Google are now making global earthquake data available in Google Earth as one of the layers under "Places of Interest."
Google Lit Trips http://www.googlelittrips.com/ Google earth tours based on some very popular children't literature, to make the stories come alive.
The New Google Moon http://searchengineland.com/070913-175039.php The New Google Moon
Google Moon went live back in July 2005 with relatively low resolution images of our closest neighbor.
In conjunction with today's (Sept 07) news about Google backing private moon landings through the Google Lunar X PRIZE, a new version of Google Moon has been released.
Secret flight sim found in Google Earth http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/123840/secret-flight-sim-found-in-google-earth.html Secret flight sim found in Google Earth
Bloggers have discovered a secret flight simulator in the latest version of Google Earth.
Whilst lacking the sophistication of Microsoft Flight Simulator, the hidden feature allows users to fly over the Google Earth landscape, complete with in-depth satellite photography of the ground below.
Players have a choice of two aircraft: a nippy F16 or the more cumbersome, SR22 propeller airplane.
Back to School: Educational Uses with Google Earth http://tinyurl.com/36vxbb Back to School - Educational Uses with Google Earth
For those of you who are educators and have thought, or heard, that Google Earth would make a good tool for geography lessons - let me suggest you look closer. Google Earth (GE) is not only a great tool for geography - it has the ability to entice kids to learn about information tied to location in a huge variety of important educational subjects.
Here you will find a sample of possible useful content for Google Earth in a variety of subjects such as geography, literature, science, history, and more.
Google Maps Mania http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/ Google Maps Mania
An unofficial Google Maps blog tracking the websites, mashups and tools being influenced by Google Maps.
Google Earth Blog http://www.gearthblog.com/ Google Earth Blog
This blog is not affiliated with Google. It is dedicated to the amazing things the Google Earth application is bringing to the world.
This blog isn't just about the application, but the things you can learn about or do with the application. Google Earth in many ways represents a new paradigm in exploring information.
Explore Your Earth http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/exploreyourearth/ Explore Your Earth, a new cross-curricular language arts, geography, and science program and contest, designed to help students in grades 6 through 8 learn about local and worldwide environmental issues. Developed by Google and Scholastic Inc., these fun, easy-to-use, standards-based lessons will enable your students to take a virtual tour around the world!
Google Earth will guide you as you explore the globe and see new places, communicate with other students and teachers around the country, and learn how your everyday decisions affect the environment.
Google Maps Flight Simulator http://www.isoma.net/games/goggles.html Google Maps Flight Simulator
Fly a small model aeroplane anywhere ... but using Google maps .. so the scenary is real!
There MUST be educational value in here in lots of different curriculum areas!
Quikmaps http://quikmaps.com/ Quikmaps is perfect for: drawing a map to your house, sketching out a cycling or hiking route, or telling everyone where you saw the grizzly bear.
Draw pictures and label things on a google map using simple clicks and drags. Easily move the map to anywhere in the world.
Post the map on your blog or website. Quikmaps hosts your map, so you don't need to sign up for a 'google maps api key', or anything like that. All you need is a blog.
Don't have a blog? Want to email a map? No problem -- just send a link to your quik map.
web 2.0
Google Earth 101 for Educators (teachinghacks) http://tinyurl.com/fbnx4 Google Earth 101 for Educators (teachinghacks)
While taking this course you are not only a learner but also helping to build this course. Please take advantage of the collaborative opportunitiy of this wiki course.
Each topic introduces you to new skills and gives you opportunites to explore pedagogical implications and classroom ideas.
Resources will be highlighted throughout the course in order to extend your learning.
Google Earth Simple Help Sheet | Google Earth Advanced Help Sheet | Examining Environments Screencasts | Using Layers To Ask Questions | Examining Physical Features | Making Geographical Comparison | Google Earth Curriculum Ideas | Google Earth Web Site Resources | Google Earth Edumaster Certificate |
Google Earth Lesson Plans http://tinyurl.com/d2jmy Google Earth Lesson Plans at the Google Earth Community
Discovery: Earth Science | Introduction to Latitude and Longitude | My World Cities Tour Project |