“Google Earth provides startling clear satellite views of the globe in an interactive
3D environment. Beyond the visual, users can add place marks,
annotations, photos, and models, as well as measure distances and draw paths”. (Real World Math - Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum) With
Google
Earth, students can use the Line and Path measurement tools to find distances that are
challenging to measure. They can use the ruler to measure distances. Thomas J
Petra from RealWorldMath.org provides some math lessons using Google Earth ( Real World Math - Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum) . Kevin Smith uses Google Earth to teach area,
perimeter, geometry, and many other mathematical concepts (Teach Area and Perimeter Using Google Earth) , and so do a lot of
other people. These lessons are aligned to NYS
Math Standards: 4.R.1
Use verbal and written language, physical models, drawing charts, graphs,
tables, symbols, and equations as representations. Here are other videos showing how
to use Google
Earth to teach Math concepts:
1. Finding
Perimeter with Google Earth by Luis Manuel Morais
2. Technoliciously
Using Google Earth for Teachers shows “How to find the perimeter of
a building on Google Earth.
Google Earth can be used to teach different subjects. For example Google Earth can used for a fourth grade science class while studying UNIT 4 INTERACTIONS OF AIR, WATER, AND LAND (K-8 Science Scope and Sequence p. 5) when students are supposed to investigate the negative and positive impact of extreme natural events (earthquake, volcanoes, etc.) on living things. Students can plot the locations of the extreme weather conditions in the US that happened in their lifetime. First they have to do a little research where those extreme weather conditions happened. Then they can type those places in the box under the tab Fly to. They can click the Add Placemark icon to save each location where those extreme weather conditions happened then add description as well as pictures for each location. Then they can record a tour to the different locations where those extreme weather conditions happened. Google Earth can also be use to teach a fourth grade Social Studies lesson about the strategic role of New York City and New York State in the Revolutionary War (geography, battles, key figures, etc.) under Unit 3 Colonial and Revolutionary Periods (New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence p. 15). They can mark or add Placemark where the events happened, add descriptions of the events as well as pictures of the key figures then record a Google Earth Tour.
Sources:
Morais, L. M. (2008, September 30). Finding Perimeter with Google Earth. Retrieved from You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my2in0GnmSE
Petra, T. J. (n.d.). Real World Math - Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum. Retrieved from RealWorldMath.org: http://realworldmath.org/Real_World_Math/RealWorldMath.org.html
Google Earth can be used to teach different subjects. For example Google Earth can used for a fourth grade science class while studying UNIT 4 INTERACTIONS OF AIR, WATER, AND LAND (K-8 Science Scope and Sequence p. 5) when students are supposed to investigate the negative and positive impact of extreme natural events (earthquake, volcanoes, etc.) on living things. Students can plot the locations of the extreme weather conditions in the US that happened in their lifetime. First they have to do a little research where those extreme weather conditions happened. Then they can type those places in the box under the tab Fly to. They can click the Add Placemark icon to save each location where those extreme weather conditions happened then add description as well as pictures for each location. Then they can record a tour to the different locations where those extreme weather conditions happened. Google Earth can also be use to teach a fourth grade Social Studies lesson about the strategic role of New York City and New York State in the Revolutionary War (geography, battles, key figures, etc.) under Unit 3 Colonial and Revolutionary Periods (New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence p. 15). They can mark or add Placemark where the events happened, add descriptions of the events as well as pictures of the key figures then record a Google Earth Tour.
Sources:
Morais, L. M. (2008, September 30). Finding Perimeter with Google Earth. Retrieved from You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my2in0GnmSE
Petra, T. J. (n.d.). Real World Math - Using Google Earth in the Math Curriculum. Retrieved from RealWorldMath.org: http://realworldmath.org/Real_World_Math/RealWorldMath.org.html
Runescapefantasyinc.
(2009, June 8). Technoliciously Using Google Earth for Teachers. Retrieved from You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbVY60p_5I
Smith, K. (2006,
December 13). Teach Area and Perimeter Using Google Earth. Retrieved from You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHwrehm6HO8
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