How to Use Google Earth
In this 6 week self paced class, students will learn how to navigate on the Google Platform. We will also learn how to use various tool and features. With the whole Earth at our fingertips the possibilities for learning and fun are endless!
Megan Decker
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5.0
Number of reviews:(5)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
If desired, I have an end of class written assessment that is available with this course. Students will use the skills they have learned to complete each task and answer all questions in the assessment.Grading
If desired I can provide a letter grade for this class. The letter grade will be dependent upon how well the student completes the end of class written assessment.Class Experience
In this self-paced class students will learn how to use Google Earth. The Google Earth program includes satellite imagery along with various tools that make the platform a great environment for learning about our planet. Students will learn how to use various tools on the platform including measurement, time lapse, and coordinate data for learning purposes. Google Earth provides the opportunity to travel the world from your own device - this provides a unique and fun learning opportunity! Students may simply listen and watch as I screenshare and teach or they can follow along as much as they like or are comfortable. To do this: 1. Download Google Earth to your computer by navigating to https://www.google.com/earth/desktop/. 2. You will need to download the desktop version of the program to be able to use all of the tools. 3. Class time will not be used for downloading the Google Earth program. This must be done before class if students want to follow along so as to not risk wasting class time. I'm so excited to teach using Google Earth! There's something special about seeing our planet from space and satellite imagery that really impacts students and sparks their curiosity. Students will climb the highest mountains, explore the deepest canyons, discover mysteries of the ocean, and view different cities and their attractions!
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic skills that allow them to explore the Google Earth program in a meaningful and fun way.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
This lesson will introduce the Google Earth program and tips for downloading and getting started. 15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Navigation
This lesson will emphasize being able to navigate within the Google Earth program. Students will learn how to use the mouse, navigation controls, search bar, and latitude and longitude to find locations. 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Places
This lesson will focus on the Places panel in Google Earth. Students will learn how to make a placemark, path, and polygon. They will also learn how to make places visible or hide. 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Layers
This lesson will focus on the Layers panel in Google Earth. Students will learn how to activate and expand the various layers in the panel, including: photos, borders, and labels. 17 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will restrict Google Earth locations I screen share to be appropriate for children to the best of my abilities. While I can’t control how students are using the program at home, it may comfort you to know that Google Earth has several regulations in place to protect users that are under 18.
Google Workspace for Education users under the age of 18 can't:
Access features that require payments
Create public posts, such as comments and reviews
Participate in Local Guides
Turn on Location History for their Google Workspace for Education account
Access Google Maps Timeline
Share their location
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Google Earth
Joined April, 2024
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5reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Brigham Young University
BS Earth and Space Science education
MS Geology
Experience in ArcGIS and Google EarthReviews
Self-Paced Course
$9
weekly or $51 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-13
