Google Earth

Google Earth is a geographic browser -- a powerful tool for viewing, creating and sharing interactive files containing highly visual location-specific information.
 
Google Earth 4.3 adds new and innovative features, including photo-realistic 3D buildings, improved navigation, and sunlight.
 

Google Earth

 
 
 
Google Earth Activity - adding placemarks and creating a movie.  This requires Google Earth Pro but it costs $400.  However if you contact Google you can apply for a free license for education.
 
 
Earth movies can be editing in video editing software - combining a series of examples of student's work.