Google Earth offers a variety of ways to interact with and explore the world, ocean, and beyond. Here are just a few ideas for your classroom.

Science

• Explore the Earth's many biomes and habitats on all of the continents

• Explore the rich resources from the Science Education Resource Center (SERC) to help facilitate better understanding of the Earth's many systems

• Explore the under water terrain, visit sea vents, and learn about the health of the ocean

Math

• Utilize Real World Math and the variety of lesson plans that utilize Google Earth to teach a wide range of math concepts

• Use the Ruler tool to calculate distances in various units of measurements

• Find the angle of elevation for hiking trails or ski runs using trigonometric functions

History

• Use Historical Imagery to travel back in time and view your neighborhood, home town, and other familiar places to see how they have changed

• Learn more about the US Presidents, their birthplaces, and the progression of states that voted during elections

• View the many historical maps from the David Rumsey Map collection, like the Lewis and Clark trail map from 1814

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