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Google Earth

Google Earth. By: Amanda Ross NETS Standard: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making missouri western state university.kmz. What is Google Earth?. A virtual globe with maps, terrains, 3-D buildings and satellite imagery Explore the Earth, sky, oceans, moon and planets

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Google Earth

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  1. Google Earth By: Amanda Ross NETS Standard: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making missouri western state university.kmz

  2. What is Google Earth? • A virtual globe with maps, terrains, 3-D buildings and satellite imagery • Explore the Earth, sky, oceans, moon and planets • Travel back in history • Add layers of discovery to locations

  3. Google Earth: The pluses • Easy to install; can be used on computers, tablets and wireless devices • Unlimited wealth of information • Useable by various age groups and skill levels • Available for free • Great for personal or educational use • Allows access to the whole world • Educational and fun • Constantly evolving

  4. Good for teachers… • Use to enhance lesson plans • Provides research information • Use for professional development • Allows independent student work • Can be an instructional tool • Possible virtual field trips • Add to personal knowledge base • Multidisciplinary uses • Whole class projects

  5. Good for students… • Navigation becomes easier with practice • Students become researchers • Better understanding through exploration and 3-D imagery • Enhances learning in all subjects • Create personal projects • Fun alternative to other activities • Travel the world • Work in groups or independently • Link to install: Google Earth

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