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What is Google Earth?? Google Earth is a virtual globe, map

and geographical information program Created by Keyhole, Inc, a Central

Intelligence Agency It maps the Earth by the

superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe

Released in June 2001, over 12 years agoUpdates since: Ocean floor imagery,

mars, 3D images, Google Sky, street view

Example of Aerial photograpy/ 3D image (Arrowhead and KC Royals stadium)

What is Google Earth?? Google Earth is FREE

There are some limitations with the free version compared to the pro

Google Earth PRO costs $399/year for a single licenseIncludes data and

measurements Create videos that can be

shared with customers

Uses in the

Classroom Scavenger hunt of physical features

Scavenger hunt of capitals of cities

Solar System Animal Habitats Presidential homes Explore

geographical themes

Science lessons

How Google Earth Benefits Students

They get to know the world they live in, in a little more advanced way than just pictures

Makes learning fun Builds their knowledge on how maps work It gets the student’s to think and use prior

knowledge and other resources

How Google Earth Benefits Teachers

Can be used for various lessons (geography, history, astronomy)

An ab-stract way of teaching Teachers involve students in pro-active

engagement