Google+Earth

=Google Earth=

Google earth is a desktop application that displays stunning satellite and 3D images of the earth, the ocean floor, and space.

Note: Unlike most of Google's tools, which are web applications, you must download and install Google Earth on your computer. Using Google Earth requires a high speed internet connection. You can download Google Earth, free of charge, [|here].

Google Earth works by adding and removing layers from the earth map. Some layers are automatically included when you first download Google Earth, others can be installed. Additionally, you can create and share your own layers.

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 * Video Intro to Google Earth 5.0:**

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 * Explore the Sea in Google Earth:**

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 * Explore the Sky, Moon, and Mars in Google Earth:**

=Using Google Earth in the Classroom:= Google Earth is not just for geography, and science teachers. A dedicated group of educators around the world have developed some amazing lessons for all ages and subjects:
 * Art-- View 12 masterpieces from in the Prado Museum (Spain) in ultra high resolution.
 * Science-- View historical imagery to observe changes in the environment over time.
 * Math-- Use the measurement tool to calculate distances and areas.
 * Literature-- create a lit. trip and visit the physical locations mentioned in a book.
 * Bible-- Create a map of the Israelites journey through the wilderness or of the Middle East during the time of Jesus.
 * History-- Visit the sites of important places in a historical era such as the cold war or civil war. View 3D imagery of ancient Rome.
 * Social Studies-- Create virtual country tours.


 * Additional Links and Resources:**
 * Virtual Tours of the Civil War era: A House Divided.
 * Turn Satellite imagery into art: Google Earth Art by Evert Schut
 * Jerome Burg's Lit Trips -- journey through popular fiction.
 * Google Earth Community Forum -- posts questions and get tips for using Google Earth.
 * Google For Educators