This document outlines a 7th grade Earth Science lesson plan that uses Google Earth to teach students about mapping and satellite imagery. The lesson involves demonstrating Google Earth to show local area satellite pictures and having class discussions about identifying landmarks from space and analyzing vegetation and land features. The goals are for students to list major geographic features, identify natural vs man-made features, analyze agriculture and population density, monitor changes over time, and learn how satellites stay in space. Standards addressed include interpreting and creating models of common physical features using contour maps.

1. What Maps RevealUSING GOOGLE EARTH TO SEE FAR & WIDERonald M. MichonskiDecember 9th 2010

2. Classroom Demographics 7th Grade Earth Science Class Regular Education Class 22 to 25 Students

3. Lesson Background & OverviewDemonstration in class of Satellite Pictures of the Local Area by use of internet map source. One Day Demonstration Using "Google Earth SatelliteClass Discussions and Open Group Interactions Zoom down from space and show the change in perspective as you get closer to the ground. What familiar landmarks are evident? What Landmarks are recognizable from space? Show the design of a corn maze from altitude and then visit the site with satellite maps in hand . What can we learn from satellite photographs? How can maps be used to analysis vegetation and the different types of land features? Learning Objectives: List the Major Geographic Features that you see Are They Natural or Man-Made? What can we tell about Agriculture and Population Density? Can We Monitor Changes from Year to Year? How do Satellites Stay in Space?Learning Standards: Topic: Mapping the Earth Grade: 6, 7, 8Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth's common physical features in various mapping representations, including contour maps.

4. Lesson Goals & ObjectivesLearning Objectives: List the Major Geographic Features that you see Are They Natural or Man-Made? What can we tell about Agriculture and Population Density? Can We Monitor Changes from Year to Year? How do Satellites Stay in Space?Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth's common physical features in various mapping representations, including contour maps.

5. Curriculum StandardsLearning Standards: Topic: Mapping the Earth Grade: 6, 7, 81. Recognize, interpret, and be able to create models of the earth’s common physical features in various mapping representations, including contour maps.

6. Teaching Using Google Earth Students will gain a rapid understanding of Geographic Contrasts They will learn about Satellite ImageryThey will become proficient in exploring other regionsThe evidence of Satellite Imagery supports Map LiteracyTopographic Maps will come alive with Real World Images from SpaceStudents will gain an understanding of Satellite TechnologyStudents will be able to construct Maps using Google Earth DataChanges in the Ice Caps Can be Monitored with Google Earth

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