1. Google Earth Basics
Erica Roberts
Technology Teacher, Jefferson Junior High, Woodridge, IL
2. What is Google Earth?
Geographical viewing program
Purchased by Google in 2004
Started as only satellite pictures
Additional information has been added (Ocean, Sky, Mars,
Street View)
Available in 37 different languages
3. Why Should You Use It In Your
Class?
Go Anywhere in the World
Gives Students a True World View
Curriculum Ties Galore!
Interactive
Up To Date
Cross Platform
IT’S FREE!
4. Getting Started
Download & Install Google Earth -
http://www.google.com/intl/en/earth/download/ge/
Tour the World (Click on Sightseeing in Places)
Find Your School
Find Your Home
Get Directions
9. How to Create A Placemark
Find your location
Click on the Add Placemark
10. How to Create A KMZ File
Put all your placemarks in one folder
Select the folder
Click on File -> Save Place As -> Name
11. How I Use Google Earth In Class
Explore Sightseeing Folder
Google Earth Flight Simulator
Students Download Capitol Buildings File
Complete a Scavenger Hunt
Create a List of 10 Places
Create a KMZ File With Pictures & Information
12. Great Google Earth Resources
http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit/54477 (Google
Earth in the Classroom)
http://www.googlelittrips.org/
http://earth.google.com/outreach/tutorials.html
http://sitescontent.google.com/google-earth-for-educators/
http://www.google.com/educators/geo.html