New Module: Teaching with Google Earth

JavaGAR · 12-01-2008, 06:43 PM

A new module on Teaching with Google Earth has been posted on the Science Education Resource Center web site.

The module includes the following sections:

What is Google Earth? - provides Google Earth basics, including descriptions of the four versions of the program.
Becoming Familiar with Google Earth - provides information about web resources and books for learning how to use Google Earth.
Why Teach with Google Earth? - outlines potential uses for both students and teachers.
How to Teach with Google Earth - points the way to several methods to get started.
User Guide - contains clear, step-by-step instructions and screen shots for students and teachers, including a handy one-page guide: Google Earth Tip Sheet
Working with KML - introduces Keyhole Markup Language (KML), a standard format for storing and distributing geographic data.
KML Examples from the Google Earth Community Forums - presents examples of how members of the Google Earth Community have created a variety of map features with KML.
Google Earth API (application programming interface) enables developers to embed Google Earth applications into web pages.
Google Maps - is a browser-based mapping service with an API (application programming interface) that can be used to create customized interactive maps.
Resources and References provide more information about Google Earth.

Appletom · 12-01-2008, 10:35 PM

That site looks like a GREAT resource.

12-01-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
JavaGAR Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 11	New Module: Teaching with Google Earth A new module on Teaching with Google Earth has been posted on the Science Education Resource Center web site. The module includes the following sections: What is Google Earth? - provides Google Earth basics, including descriptions of the four versions of the program. Becoming Familiar with Google Earth - provides information about web resources and books for learning how to use Google Earth. Why Teach with Google Earth? - outlines potential uses for both students and teachers. How to Teach with Google Earth - points the way to several methods to get started. User Guide - contains clear, step-by-step instructions and screen shots for students and teachers, including a handy one-page guide: Google Earth Tip Sheet Working with KML - introduces Keyhole Markup Language (KML), a standard format for storing and distributing geographic data. KML Examples from the Google Earth Community Forums - presents examples of how members of the Google Earth Community have created a variety of map features with KML. Google Earth API (application programming interface) enables developers to embed Google Earth applications into web pages. Google Maps - is a browser-based mapping service with an API (application programming interface) that can be used to create customized interactive maps. Resources and References provide more information about Google Earth.

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12-01-2008, 10:35 PM	#2
Appletom Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,051	That site looks like a GREAT resource.