Google+Earth

Google Earth displays satellite images of varying resolution of the Earth's surface, allowing users to see things like cities and houses looking perpendicularly down or at an oblique angle. The degree of resolution available is based somewhat on the points of interest and popularity, but most land (except for some islands) is covered in at least 15 meters of resolution. Google Earth allows users to search for addresses for some countries, enter coordinates, or simply use the mouse to browse to a location. For some parts of the surface of the Earth 3D images of terrain and buildings are available. Users can also add their own 3D images created with Google Sketchup and they can also add photographs or other comments/content linked to latitude/longitude of specific locations.
 * Definition:**

Just go here: Google Earth Home Page Google Earth for Educators- lesson plans, curricular connections, ideas to get your journey started. Google Earth Learn- made for students and educators, step-by-step from the easiest navigation to the most complex.
 * Links:**

This is a great tool for enriching curriculum in all areas, giving students a physical context for a number of concepts-- a number of experts have done the heavy lifting to add layers in different curricular areas to this tool. It can provide something meaningful as a demonstration tool at the lower levels and as an interactive tool for upper level students.
 * Pros:**

It takes a while to learn to navigate Google Earth and the accompanying tools, although it is probably quicker for our students!
 * Cons:**

The tutorial is key and to get really proficient, it could take a few hours. To show students places of interest, though, it is simply the time it takes to get Google Earth loaded on your laptop. (Some of our desktops already have Google Earth Loaded.
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