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There are so many innovative ways to use Google Earth with your students. Some of these may be familiar to you, but hopefully some are new and will help you improve upon a unit with your students.
Students' interest in learning science is sometimes based on inquiry into facts that others do not know or learning facts they have no prior knowledge or experiences.
We know that Google Earth is an amazing app, but watch this video (from youtube) that shows an incredible simulation that uses the Google Earth plugin for your browser.
Named a top website in education, academic earth aggregates open content of all kinds into courses. Of the best use, I think, are the ratings that let you see the best lectures, etc. To subscribe to the best lectures in your field as a sort of podcast would be powerful.
Students interested in environmental issues, the forecast earth summit is open for applications. Twenty students will be flown to Washington DC, December 5-7. This is sponsored by the weather Channel.
Do you know a student who would be a good eco ambassador?
Website of lesson plans focused on the use of Google Earth. Lessons categorized into : how to's , student controlled, teacher controlled, mini-lessons. Searchable by content area.