This presentation was created by Candace Pauchnick August 1, 2010 All about A Geographic Information System (GIS)

Tips Class activity: Using Google Earth on Netbooks, students pick one or more (depending on the time allowed) of the following tips to explore. They can find their house, land on the moon, fly under the surface of the ocean, or view anything else they would like to try. Directions for each tip are on the following slides. 1.Using the navigation controls 2.Viewing layers 3.Marking a location 4.View 3D buildings and trees 5.Sun and shadows 6.Land on the moon 7.Navigate the street view 8.Google Earth outreach 9.Explore interesting layers Titles of Tips : 10. Search for places and businesses 11. Sharing places 12. Changing languages 13. Getting more help 14. Create tours 15. Navigate oceans 16. Viewing the past 17. Find your house on Google Earth

Travel the World

Many layers are available

Save your favorite places

See 3D Images

View from day or night

See all past & recent moon landings

See your school or house Patrick Henry High School

Become aware of other countries

See the beautiful world

Find your favorite ice cream store

Share your favorite discoveries

Language is no barrier

More customer service

Be a tour guide

Enjoy the mysteries of the ocean

Being nostalgic & appreciating history

Check out where you live

Activity Reflection Which activity in Google Earth seemed the most interesting? Do you enjoy using Geographic Information Systems? This may be a career you might consider for your future!