Google Earth

Ok, so last time I was enthralled with google maps, but google earth is SO cool. I really like the new street views that they have, which did not exist about three years ago when I last looked seriously at google earth. It is possible to mark out different geographic locations and create a narrated tour going through these places. You can add pictures and voice! This would be so excellent in a geography class. Students could actually see the places they are learning about, creating more connections in those neurons and helping them to remember the things that they learn. It's also a good tool for anyone, because it opens our world and helps us to be more aware of the people and places that exist.

You can also look at some past images of locations and get an idea of how life was before.

Google earth is a fun and helpful program, and I'm excited to plan more about how I can use it in my classroom.