Google Earth in the Classroom

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that is currently available for use on personal computers.  Since its release in the summer of 2005, Google Earth has provided a means of combining satellite imagery with geological and geographic information.

You must have Google Earth installed on your computer to use it. You can

download it for free at earth.google.com. Follow the instruction on their site to

install the program to your computer.

The following sites offer great tutorials and ideas for how to use Google Earth in the classroom:

http://www.google.com/earth/learn/

http://www.associatesdegree.com/2010/03/14/google-earth-for-educators-50-exciting-ideas-for-the-classroom/

http://cnx.org/content/m32195/latest/