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Google just released a major new update to Google Earth that now includes the rumored maps of the ocean floor. Google unveiled this update at an event at the California Academy of Sciences. After installing the latest version of Google Earth, you will be able to explore the ocean floor in the same way you browse the Earth's surface. Besides mapping the oceans, however, Google has also added three more interesting new features to Google Earth: easier access to historical imagery, the ability to record and narrate fly-through tours with the new 'touring' feature, and a 3D map of Mars.

How to use Google Earth more effectively. Nov 26th 2008 4 Comments respond trackback Google Earth is a fantastic, FREE, tool for teaching and learning. There are many, many different ways of using it. It's almost as if the whole world is a canvas!

Amazing things about Google Earth - news, features, tips, technology, and applications

Geography teachers should appreciate this.

As the title says, "fun stuff", KMZ files etc., to do with Google Earth.

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A free Resource for Teachers who use Google Earth. Providing everything from lesson ideas to complete lesson plans for both single computer classrooms to full computer labs.

Google Earth (& Maps!) in the Classroom

Downloadable PDF guides on using Google Earth in education.

Real World Math is a math learning resource that utilizes Google Earth.

Take an interactive virtual tour of the Acropolis. The site claims to be also working on a Google Earth tour.

PlanetInAction contains games based on Google earth.