Connecting to Real World Problems with Google Earth 2011 Global Education Conference
Thomas Petra
Global Education Conference Mission Statement "... a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness, fostering global competency, and inspiring action towards solving real world problems."
RealWorldMath.org
Poll Question 1 Have you viewed Google Earth before?
Poll Question 2 Have you used Google Earth with your students?
Google Earth
Water ProblemsWater Problems - YouTube demoYouTube demo
Concepts & Standards
Downloads & Links
The ultimate goal in your lesson should be to lead students to the bigger questions.
More activities in Real World Math...
Oil Spill Estimates
Tsunami Warning
Whale Watch
More from Google Earth...
Layers - Gallery & Global Awareness
Google Earth Gallery
View in Google Earth or online via a Plug-in view
The Impact of a Global Temperature Rise
Climate Hot Map
Trading Bows and Arrows for Laptops
Actual CO2 Emmissions from 40,000 Buildings
USHMM: Crisis in Darfur
How would you incorporate global awareness in your lessons?
Amazon ideas?
Questions?
Presentation Link Google Doc
Real World Math links... Website: Blog: Twitter: Video overview:
Thomas Petra contact links Google+: Thomas Petra Global Education Collaborative Classroom Website: About.me:
Thank you