Tech Tools:
Google Earth
Ashley Buswell Raynee Clairmont James Mason Jared Betz
Google Earth: The Basics
Google Earth is an interactive globe containing massive amounts of information from satellite and terrestrial imaging systems.
Google Earth: The Basics
Users add data, images, and other media into the program, making it very versatile. Here, a user has added flight route data for Atlanta. This still image shows flights to and from Atlanta. In the live version, hovering over the routes gives additional information.
Google Earth: The Basics
Google Earth has many different “layers” including everything from historical data...
Google Earth: The Basics
… to the ocean, as well as many other general and specific layers and visualizations.
Classroom Uses
Google Earth and programs that use its technology are very useful in most, if not all classrooms.
Teacher Created vs. Student Created and Collaboration
Google products lend themselves to collaboration, and easy sharing. Students and teachers can easily take on many different roles within the learning environment.
History/Geography: GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr drops the user into a random world location; the user must use critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and background knowledge to figure out where they are. Uses geography, science, history, language, and other background knowledge.
English/Language Arts: Lit Trips
Lit Trips take students on a guided tour of the locations described in books; teachers can add pictures, commentary, videos, discussion questions and more! Lit Trips are offered for many books of all levels, or you can create your own!
Download the Getting Started PDF for some tips and tricks on using Lit Trips in your classroom!
Math: Area and Perimeter
Global view offers a unique perspective on area, perimeter, and linear measurement, and can be used for many grade levels.
Conclusions
Google Earth is a valuable classroom resource for all subjects and grade levels. Teachers and students can use this tool collaboratively in order to enrich the classroom experience and create a variety of projects. Students and teachers can benefit from the technology skills they will gain from using this product.