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Geo Education - Getting Started

We know that your passion and enthusiasm for teaching leaves you little time to study up on new tools for the classroom. That's why we've compiled a quick Getting Started Guide for Google Earth, Maps, and SketchUp. With just a few easy steps, you'll be ready to incorporate a wealth of teacher-created activities into your classroom, and with a bit more practice you'll be creating and sharing your own content.

Earth Starter Kit and 10 Easy Things
Google MapsMaps Starter Kit and 5 Easy Things
SketchupSketchUp Starter Kit and 5 Easy Things

   

Additional Resources

Google Earth User Guide
Google Earth Help Center
Video: Virtual Fieldwork Using Google Earth
Videos: Google Earth Tutorials
Google Earth Outreach Tutorials


Helpful Tips from Teachers

Teaching Hacks
Shifted Learning
Video: Teaching Area and Perimeter
18 Ways to use Google Earth in the Classroom