Description (February 13-24, 2006)

Google Earth - Google Earth is a unique and super geographic tool which combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to give you a 3D interface to the planet. Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Enter an address and fly to it, use the tools to zoom, tilt and rotate the map, and you can print, save and email the images.

Curriculum Integration

• Zoom to geographic areas you are studying. What are you able to viewe that you cannot on conventional maps?
• Capture images as you zoom to a location of interest. Create a Powerpoint presentation for your class.
• When exploring a location, you can turn on various layers of mapping information such as roads, dining, parks, and lodging. What information are you able to learn from this feature? Include it in your presentation.
• Use the "Measure" tool located under the Tools menu to calculate distances.