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Teach your students how they can use latitude and longitudinal lines in Google Earth and they can join Carmen Sandiego on her capers around the globe.
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Google Earth is a web based 3D virtual globe that puts the...
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The new browser-based version of Google Earth makes it...
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With Google Earth, students can learn all about the lives...
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The new browser-based version of Google Earth makes it easier than ever to travel the planet, and to learn about the places where you land. Turn your students into global explorers.
With Google Earth, students can learn all about the lives and cultures of people around the globe and compare and contrast others lifestyles to their own.
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One of the first things that children want to do when they fire up Google Earth is to find where they live. So type the place you are looking for in the search box and press ‘enter’. The search result will be marked by a grey cross hair. Many teachers give children a capital city to remember as part of their morning registration routine, saying the...
So, your favourite pizza place offers ‘free local delivery’ does it? It sounds generous enough, but what is your pizza’s true carbon footprint? Let Google Earth help you find out. Using Google Earth, you can navigate your way to every ingredient’s country of origin and work out how far it has to travel to reach the UK. By adding the distances toget...
Try linking area and perimeter to highlight the problem of congestion in some of our major cities. You can use the measurement tool in Google Earth to discover the dimensions of different buildings and parks and then play fantasy planners. For example, measure the area taken up by Buckingham Palace. If we knocked it down, would that solve the conge...
Google Earth allows you to add a ‘placemark’ to sites of interest, which are then added to the ‘My Places’ folder for easy reference later on. Placemarks show up on the map as yellow drawing pins, but it’s possible to customise the icon. http://gelessons.comsuggests swapping the pins for a Flat Stanley graphic. This will allow you to post Stanley a...
Use Google Earth to find a proposed wind farm development and decide where you would put a collection of turbines. Explore different environments in the UK using satellite technology then use ‘placemarks’ to highlight your ideal locations. Children could take screenshot images and debate the pros and cons of developing in a particular area. Google ...
1. View old images of the earth Explore the past and see how locations have changed over time. To do this, click the ‘Historical Imagery’ button in the toolbar. Move the slider at the top left corner of the 3D viewer to see imagery from previous eras. 2. Examine photo-realistic buildings You can get a detailed look at hundreds of buildings in many ...
To learn more about how to use the different Google Earth tools, visit http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/ks3-resources/curriculumopportunities/using-google-earth/
Dec 15, 2022 · Google Earth is a powerful and free-to-use online tool that lets anyone travel the world, virtually. During times of remote learning it's more valuable than ever as a resource to help students experience the magnificence of our planet and to learn while doing so.
Mar 19, 2023 · Google Earth is a powerful EdTech tool for elementary teachers to use in the classroom. This blog post explores what Google Earth is, its helpful features, and several ways that teachers can incorporate Google Earth into their everyday lessons and activities.
Feb 10, 2024 · Here are 20 activities to help you incorporate Google Earth into your teaching and truly wow your students. 1. Virtual Field Trips: Use Google Earth to visit landmarks, natural wonders, and historical sites around the world. 2. “Where in the World?”: Have students guess locations based on clues you provide. 3.
