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Google Earth is a virtual program which creates images of the earth and sky captured via satellite, aerial photography, and 3D imagery. Google Earth allows viewers to enter an address, a specific location (i.e. the Eiffel Tower), or simply navigate the map page, and view the actual image of their desired destination. Houses, cars, streets, trees, shadows, lakes, and more can all be seen from the program.

Through Google Earth you can view topographical features, such as the Grand Canyon or Mount Everest, in three dimensions instead of the usual two dimension portrayed on maps. Certain buildings and other structures, such as bridges, can also be viewed in 3D. There are also other modes available including Google Sky which allows viewers to see star patterns and astrological views, and Google Street View wherein viewers may look at buildings or other structures as if they were standing in the street.

The program is available for free for use on personal computers and upgraded versions of the software can be purchased or downloaded for commercial use (Google Earth Plus-- $20/year and Google Earth Pro--$400/yr).

Basic Features – Upper Right Hand Corner Close up shots of locations Side views Rotation Technique Cardinal Directions

Other Features Control + A will take you to a flight simulator Side Bar on Left – 3D Buildings – Borders – Pictures – Terrain – Roads – Traffic – Weather – Places of Interest and Sightseeing locations

“Out of this World” Features Check out the atmosphere along with other stars, planets, moons, and galaxies A map making system is build in!

Teacher Uses 1.Satellite pictures of areas which are used to create very detailed maps. 2.Teachers can use this in the classroom by having students create maps to their homes or to places where they would like to travel. 3. Ability to search and see important landmarks with ease. 4. Shows events such as destruction of villages providing users with world news. 5. Allows internet users to view maps of the United States.

Student Uses 1.The fly mode buttons are very simple to learn and use, allowing even young children the ability to use this amazing technology. 2.Students can view important landmarks, or regions that they are learning about. This allows them to get a deeper experience of a story. 3.Students can check to see why societies grew in the areas that they did (e.g. near rivers, on the coasts, etc.).

Features 3D buildings Distance Calculator Flight Simulator Even shows Outer space – Galaxies – Constellations