Um...Yeah...That’s way super cool and all, but it would take much more time than we have today. Here are resources to help get you going :-)
Um...Yeah...That’s way super cool and all, but it would take much more time than we have today. Here are resources to help get you going :-)
Check this page for important information about the web version of Google Earth and the features that are in downloaded version vs. the web.
There is much more you can do with the download version. This resources for this session are primarily for the web version, since that is what most folks will be using.
Basics
Basics
File Types
- KML = Keyhole Markup Language
- KMZ = a zipped form of KML
- You can import a .kml or .kmz someone else has created. Download and then import to Google Earth.
Voyager
Voyager
- Voyager Tours - Interactive 360-degree tours of special places on the Earth with "knowledge cards" to guide you along and the way and provide more information about the location.
- Tips
- Once started, drag the screen on the left to explore the 360 view
- Use the (faint) arrows to explore additional still images. You can also click on the still images to see them larger.
- Read the "knowledge card" to learn more
- Use the blue arrows at the bottom to move to the next location on that Voyage.
- Examples to explore:
- Tips
Google Earth Ideas and Resources
Google Earth Ideas and Resources
- Google Earth Outreach - Education
- 10 Ways to Use Google Earth in Your Classroom - Richard Byrne
- How to Teach with Google Earth
- Google Earth Lessons - includes tutorials
- Teaching History.org - Google Earth
- US History Tours
- Google Lit Trips - register for free and then request Lit Trips in GLT Store
- Google Earth Walks
- Google Earth Videos - download (Pro) version
- Annotating Google Earth: YouTube video
- Adding photo and image overlays to Google Earth: YouTube video
- Using perspectives and views in Google Earth: YouTube video
- Creating a guided and narrated tour in Google Earth: YouTube video
- Embed Google Earth in your website: YouTube video
- Mapping spreadsheet data with Spreadsheet Mapper: YouTube video
- Mapping spreadsheet data with Spreadsheet Mapper (long version): YouTube video
- Importing GPS data into Google Earth: YouTube video
- Importing GIS data into Google Earth: YouTube video