Google Earth Activity

Resources:
Google Earth: Download the free software here.
Google Earth Sky: Now you can explore space in Google Earth.
Creating a Tour in Google: http://www.googletouring.com/create.php
Juicy Geography: Downloadable activities and lessons.
Google Earth and Discovery Channel United Streaming: View activities that integrate Google Earth and the Discovery Channel
Download Video: Posted by lputrus at TeacherTube.com.
Sample Google Earth Activities:
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Download this Google Earth file to see how students created a Lewis and Clark Expedition using Google Earth and United Streaming Video.
Math in Las Vegas: Download this Google Earth file and learn about 3D shapes, fractions, and data analysis.
The Mountain Environment: Download this Google Earth file to learn about the mountains of the world.

Warm-Up Activity:
To learn how to use the primary features of Google Earth, we will be creating a short tour of the schools participating in the MSTLA.

  1. Create a placemarker at each location of the schools participating in the Middle School Technology Leadership Academy. (Addresses will be provided to you during the session)
  2. Put the placemarkers in order from closest to Greenbush to farthest away
  3. Click ‘Play’ to take a tour of the schools!

March/April Session Activity:
Description Coming Soon