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Google: How To Leverage the Power of Internet Searching

Get the most from your Internet searches by learning the best strategies, tips, and tools available when using the Google search engine.

About Google Earth

 

"Google Earth is an interactive mapping application that allows users to navigate (or "fly") the entire globe, viewing satellite imagery with overlays of roads, buildings, geographic features, and the like. Educators can use it to assess and bolster students' visual literacy. Students can use it to develop a context for spatial and cultural differences globally."

Source: Educause, 7 things You Should Know About Google Earth

Available in three versions:

Check out the Google Earth YouTube Channel for video showing intermediate and advanced features of Google Earth:

  • satellite world coverage
  • 3D buildings
  • terrain: mountains, valleys, below the sea
  • map data
  • historical imagery

Google Earth has a broad scope of coverage and dozens of features, for more help click Google Earth Help.

Google Earth Channel

 

Check out YouTube for Google Earth Channel.  It is really astonishing!

Google Earth Outreach

 

Edge of Existence

Evolutionarily Distinct Globally Endangered (EDGE) species are mapped through Google Earth Outreach. Find details of each species by using the pop-up balloon feature on the map providing you with:

  • a place-mark of the species within its habitat
  • a photo of the species
  • a summary of its origin, habitat, etc.
  • list of threats