Google+Earth




 * Fly to any place around the world.
 * See 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain.
 * Find cities, places, and local businesses.

//__Where is Google Earth installed?__// //Google Earth is installed on all desktop and laptop computers at Birdneck. If a computer or laptop is missing Google Earth, please send the barcode of that machime to Mrs. Hingerty so she can install it. Google Earth also has an app for the ipads; so the 10 ipads also have Google Earth on them.//

//__How can I get started with Google Earth?__// Google Earth can be found in the All Programs menu. Click the Start button-select All Programs-open the folder for Google Earth-the click on the icon for Google Earth. There could also be a Google Earth icon on the bottom task bar for quick and easy access.

//__What can students do with Google Earth?__//  Students can explore:
 * animal habitats using the National Geographic overlay;
 * climate change and global warming trends
 * "tour" their city by using place markers to identify keypoints of the community;
 * and gather data for weather, earthquakes and other natural events, animal migrations, etc.;
 * and use map skills as they "travel" around the earth, such as on a scavenger hunt activity;
 * a setting from "real time" to support a novel or other topic of study.

__More Resources: __ Google Earth: Google Earth for Educators