1. Creating a Google Earth Tour Self-ChosenProject by Phil Wilson Next

2. Contents: What is Google Earth? What is a Google Earth tour? What is a Google Earth tour? How are Google Earth tours useful in the classroom? How are Google Earth tours useful in the classroom? Example Google Earth tour How to get Google Earth Learning to use Google Earth Learning to use Google Earth Title page

3. What is Google Earth? Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, photos, data, and more. Virtual Globe3D Imagery Next

4. What is a Google Earth tour? Tours are an effective way to automate a fly-by of Earth’s geographic features. They can contain text, audio, photos, hyperlinks, and multiple viewpoints Tours can be fully customized or chosen from an extensive online library. Previous Next

5. How are Google Earth tours useful in the classroom? Introduce new content Virtual field trips Supplement developed labs or activities Starting point for inquiry based projects Demonstrate student learning or understanding http://yollisclassblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/google-earth-geometry.html Previous Next

6. An example Google Earth tour Geologic Features on Highway 542 starting from Squalicum High School Previous Next

7. How to get Google Earth… Explore Google Earth in three ways Google Earth is fully- featured for desktop users with three different versions: Google Earth, Google Earth Pro and Google Earth Enterprise. Desktop Use the Google Earth plug-in to enjoy 3D views of the globe on sites across the web or try Earth view in Google Maps. Web Explore the world from the palm of your hand, at home or on the go. Available for Android and iOS devices. Mobile Download it for FREE!! Previous Next

8. Learning to use Google Earth for creating tours Tutorial Videos: Placemarks and Tours Recording a Tour Helpful Manuals: Designing and Creating Earth Science Lessons with Google Earth Designing and Creating Earth Science Lessons with Google Earth A Google Earth User Manual for Earth Science Teachers A Google Earth User Manual for Earth Science Teachers Web Resources: Teaching with Google Earth Previous