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Introduction to. GOOGLE EARTH. What is Google Earth?. Google Earth is mapping software It allows you to look at the earth through a variety of satellite images It is an application and needs to be downloaded to your computer. Google Earth Home Page. Search Bar. Places.
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Introduction to GOOGLE EARTH
What is Google Earth? • Google Earth is mapping software • It allows you to look at the earth through a variety of satellite images • It is an application and needs to be downloaded to your computer
Places • The places panel displays your current Google files that are open • My Places • Temporary Places: This folder includes places you have opened in your most recent sessions of Google Earth. You can drag files from your temporary places to My Places in order to save them permanently. • You can control which places are “Turned On” and “Turned Off” by checking the boxes • Sightseeing: Has many famous places preloaded that you can select
Layers • This panel allows you to customize your view by turning layers on and off. You can do this by checking or unchecking the box. • Expandable layers have a + sign that you can click for more detailed options
Tool Bar Hide Sidebar Add Placemark Add Polygon Add Path Add Image Overlay Record a Tour Historical Imagery Sunlight Explore Earth, Sky, Mars, or the Moon Ruler Share through Email, Print or View in Google Maps
Explore Google Earth • Take ten minutes to explore the features we have discussed
Google Lit Trips • www.googlelittrips.org • Do an advanced Google search for kmz files to find already made Google Lit Trips • Make your own Google Lit trip with your favorite book
Google Earth vs. Google MapsBoth are mapping tools with slightly different features • Download from Tech Department required to access on your school computer • Free version available but upgraded versions have a fee • Performs faster and has more resources available • Google Maps operates by accessing the online application through Google. • No download required, but you must have a Google account • Completely Free • Need a speedy Internet connection for images to load Google Earth Google Maps