Caravans and Google EarthNECC presentationEllen Dierkes, Dana Livne and Renee Hawkins, Summer 2009

Garrison Forest School

https://mail.gfs.org/~ReneeHawkins/

Geographical Location Capitals Land masses and topography Continents Political, economic, and social aspects Geographic terms Currency Languages Products produced

World Geography

Caravans

Across subject areas:◦ *Art◦ *Music◦ *Math◦ *Reading

Technology integration:◦ *School e-mail accounts◦ *School databases◦ *PowerPoint presentations◦ *Google Earth

Integration

Google Earth as a learning tool and a teaching tool

At work on the project

At work on the project

At work on the project

The Big Presentation!

Google Earth◦ Set Options

Google Earth overview and navigation Google Earth

◦ Create a folder◦ Create Placemarks

HTML ◦ Learning the fundamentals

Google Earth Organization

Create a Country Folder◦ Include Country Facts and Image of Flag (basic)◦ “Fly” to view of country

Include four Placemarks within the folder that pinpoint a specific landmark.◦ 1-4 images for each Placemark◦ Text description for each image◦ Citations for images and text

Email Placemarks

Creating a Country Tour

1. Creativity and Innovation2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Digital Citizenship5. Technology Operations and Concepts

NETS.S

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age learning and Experiences and Assessments

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

NETS.T