The document discusses how Google Earth and maps can be used in the classroom to enhance learning. It provides examples of using tools in Google Earth like measurement tools and movies to explore locations. It also describes using layers to study topics like animal tracking, shipwrecks, and the paths of rivers. Teachers are encouraged to use Google Maps and Earth for projects mapping stories, areas of study, and planning real-world trips to improve geography and other lessons.

1. ‘The world in your classroom’
Google Earth and maps
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2. Google Earth
• Making movies
• Measurement tools
• WOW starter
– E.g. where are we today?
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3. Flight Simulator
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4. Google river project
• Trace the route of a river from source to sea
using the flight simulator
• Geographical points of interest –
canyons, river
banks, settlements, pollution, altitude
information and geo locations.
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5. Layer images
• Contour map layering
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6. Layers
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7. Animal tracking
• Use the animal tracking layer to swim with
sharks
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8. Layers for
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Global awareness
Shipwrecks
Underwater layer
Sea, Moon, Sun
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9. Embed video into map
• Paste the embed code into any description or
placemark or model
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10. 3D warehouse
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11. Google Literacy Trips
• Map books you read
• Map the story e.g. kite runner
• Find inspiration for creative writing…go to the
beach, rainforest or even under the sea
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12. Combine the lot
• Studying GCSE Shakespeare
Go to Stratford for inspiration
Take a flyby of the Globe in London
Look at its 3D model (3D layer)
Look at the Panaramio Layer
Go to areas inspired by plays eg. venice
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13. Google Maps
• Log in to unlock the magic
• Edit maps
• Measure things
• Collaborate
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14. Map project ideas
• Know your local area
• Story maps
• Maps to support learning e.g RE map with
embedded video and links of areas of significant
• Go to France and window shop
• Take kids on trip before you go
• Habitats map of local lake?
• School trips
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