Using Google Earth in the Classroom Amy Poland Information Taken from

Lets begin the FREE Installation To install Google Earth 6.2

What Is Google Earth? Google Earth allows you to travel the world through a virtual globe and view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D building, and much more. Fly to your favorite place Search for businesses Navigate through directions

New Features in Google Earth 6 Ground level Navigation –Seamless photorealistic experience –Eliminates hopping through Street View Photos –Layer data is viewable within Street View 3D Trees –Select areas of the world –To view: Expand 3D Buildings (in Layers) Select Trees Historical Imagery –Travel back in time –To view: “View” in menu bar or Hit the “Clock Icon” at bottom of screen Use slider bar to change date

Oh, the possibilities... Discover the Earth –Learn about a city –Geographical features –Find local businesses –Create tours Explore the Sky –Learn about our solar system Dive in the Ocean –Visit underwater canyons –Ocean observations Walk on the Moon –Tour landing sites narrated by Apollo astronauts –3D models of landed spacecraft Visit Mars –Explore NASA’s latest imagery

Lets Look at the Basics... Fly to Search Bar Top, Left side of screen. The “Fly to” search bar allows you to search an: Address Zip code City Country Landmark Try searching for your home address. Drag the “Pegman” icon (right side) to your location to view as “StreetView” Use your arrow keys and scroll bar for easy navigation.

Layers Left side of screen. Layers allow you view only the features you choose. Layers can be changed quickly and easily. Tip: Do not turn on too many layers at one time. Try adding and removing various layers to any location you choose.

3D Trees Using the “Layers” menu, click on “3 D Buildings” Then click on “Trees” Try typing “Central Park, NYC” into the “Fly to” bar, then activate the 3D tree option in “Street View” Street View Pegman

Places Left side of screen. Temporary Searches Will erase once you exit out of Google Earth “My Places” Will save for future use. This is where you will find your “Placemarked” locations. Create “Tour” Folders here

Earth Gallery Next to “Layers” tab Contains featured tours Alternate databases for locating information to include in tours and presentations.

Earth / Sky / Mars / Moon Along the top menu bar, this button will allow you to change views between Earth / Sky / Mars / Moon.

Creating a Tour When you create a tour, you will first need to “Placemark” your locations with the pushpin icon, then you will record your tour as you travel from one location to another.

Lets Create a Tour Together 1 st Step: Add a Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate your school address. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. If you want to use mine: 2222 Bakewell St. Toledo, OH 43605

Lets Create a Tour Together 2 nd Step: Edit the Placemark Once you have added a “Placemarker”, you can... Change pushpin icon Add a description Add an image Add a description to your “School Placemaker”. Remember it will be displayed during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Together Next: Add another Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge, Toledo OH. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. Locate a photo on the internet, right click and hit “copy shortcut”, then paste into the “Edit Placemark” box under “Add Image” Also, add a description for display during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Together Next: Add another Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate The Huntington Center, Toledo OH. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. Locate a photo on the internet, right click and hit “copy shortcut”, then paste into the “Edit Placemark” box under “Add Image” Also, add a description for display during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Together Next: Add another Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate 5/3 Field, Toledo OH. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. Locate a photo on the internet, right click and hit “copy shortcut”, then paste into the “Edit Placemark” box under “Add Image” Also, add a description for display during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Together Next: Add another Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate Toledo Zoo, Toledo OH. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. Locate a photo on the internet, right click and hit “copy shortcut”, then paste into the “Edit Placemark” box under “Add Image” Also, add a description for display during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Together Next: Add another Placemark Use the “Fly to” search bar to locate Cedar Point, Sandusky OH. Once you have found your desired location, create a “placemark” by clicking on the icon that looks like a pushpin. Locate a photo on the internet, right click and hit “copy shortcut”, then paste into the “Edit Placemark” box under “Add Image” Also, add a description for display during the tour.

Lets Create a Tour Folder Right Click on “My Places” Click “Add” Click “Folder” Name it “Toledo Tour” Drag all of your locations into the “Toledo Tour” Folder Order the locations for your tour

Lets Record the Tour Click the “Record” Icon from the top menu. Begin at your first location (your school) by double- clicking it in your “Tour Folder”

Lets Record the Tour Next, hit the red “Record” button at the bottom left side of your screen. You will know it is recording because the timer will begin counting up. Continue clicking through your locations making sure you stop long enough for your information to be read. EVERYTHING you click on, or change during the recording will be part of your TOUR.

Classroom Ideas Please search through several activities and find one that would work for your classroom. Be prepared to share out a brief summary of your new discovery

Tracking the Apollo Moon Missions

Your Turn... Create a classroom activity for your own classroom. First create a “Teacher Example” so that you can work out all of the issues before creating assignment requirements. After you have completed your example tour, begin creating some student tips, guidelines, and assignment requirements. Have fun, and ask for help if you need it