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Google Earth

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Google Earth & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

This site created by Susan Summerford, Lenawee ISD

 

Google Earth -  combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips -Fly from one locationo on the globe to another, insert Placemarks with text, graphics, and hyperlinks to relevant integrated learning content, measure distances with Tools>Measure, visualize bird's eye view as well as viewing terrain, landmarks, and more - Download FREE at http://earth.google.com

 

Google Earth Gallery - Here are some interesting examples of Google Earth files created by organizations, communities and ordinary users 

 - open files in Google Earth (free download)

 

Google SKETCH-UP - Children with Autism Architect Their Ideas Using 3-D Design Software

SKETCH-UP Tools: Self-Paced Tutorials

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975&prevstart=0

 

SketchUp Educator License Application (from SU+GE Det Class)

http://www.sketchup.com/index.php?id=1915.

 

WORKSHOP HANDOUTS

 

Google Earth Simple Help Placemat Document - printout

 

Google Earth Advanced Help Placemant Document - printout

 

Intro to GIS PowerPoint file

 

Travelling the Earth - Google Earth Style - PowerPoint file

 

Excel Interactive Maps - PowerPonit file

 

Make Way for Ducklings - Excel Interactive Map Example

 

Hatchet - Excel Interactive Map Example

 

Michigan - Excel Interactive Map Example

 

LINKS

The Sightseer- July 2007 Google Earth Subscription Newsletter (go to bbs.keyhole.com to sign up for more issues via email)

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/z0302a1700/July07.html 

 

Environmental Science Research Institute - ESRI

http://www.esri.com/index.html

 

Mapping Michigan - GIS Workshop - Community Analysis - July 13 or 14 $399

http://www.urban-research.info/detroit-gis.htm 

 

GIS.com - The Guide to Geographic Information Systems

http://www.gis.com/index.html

 

Google Earth Lessons - 50 state capitals screencast tutorial

 

Teaching with GIS Resources - ESRI

http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/education/teaching.html

 

GIS Demo Video

http://gis2.esri.com/esriclips/flash.cfm?path=71

 

Adding Digital Assets to Google Earth Placemarks

http://www.teachingwithict.co.uk/resources/placemark_code_examples.htm

 

Geography All the Way - Google Earth Training Materials

http://www.geographyalltheway.com/training/google_earth.htm

 

Google Earth Community - Basic Training - Placemarks & Overlays

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/16256/an/0/page/0

 

Google Earth & Discovery Unitedstreaming - lesson plans & GE files

http://www.google.com/educators/p_earth_discovery.html

 

Distance Learning Opportunities in GIS

http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/education/distance_edu/ 

 

GIS Dictionary

http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgebase.gisDictionary.gateway 

 

GIS Education Links - more resources

http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/education/links.html 

 

USGS Education Resources (primary and secondary lesson plans)

http://education.usgs.gov/

 

GIS Day 2007 resources

http://www.gisday.com/support/materials.html 

 

ArcVoyager Special Edition - free download + resources

http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/education/voyager.html 

 

ArcVoyager QuickStart Tutorial - from EMU VISIT Program

http://www.emich.edu/visit/modules/Q_START.PDF

 

Google's Street Views Have Privacy Advocates Crying . . .

http://www.physorg.com/news100431301.html

 

Top 15 Google Street View Sightings

http://mashable.com/2007/05/31/top-15-google-street-view-sightings/ 

 

Geography Network - see "Free Resources"

http://www.geographynetwork.com/ 

 

My Wonderful World - resources for educators, students & parents

http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/ 

 

Earth Observation Satellites
 
NASA Earth Observatory
 
TerraServer Image Database
 
USGS TerraWeb for Kids
 
USGS Educational Resources for Teachers - See links for GIS – Especially ESRI!
 
Digital Globe Globe Explorer – Create custom posters - type in address, click on "Find Image" - takes awhile to load - purchase prints/posters for your classroom
 
Juicy Geography - MUST SEE del.icio.us links for Noel Jenkins (right frame)
 
Collaborate with Google Earth - TechLearning PD tutorial for using KML and other GE tools
 

 

John Kuglin's Links:

Satellites in Education
(Password "discovery")

 


 

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