Google provides Geo Tools, including Google Earth, to help teachers plan their lessons. These services enable students to explore many different places in the world from different points of view, and to develop their ability to interpret and understand a wide range of phenomena and problems on any scale. In addition, the students can create their own maps and stories, and share their findings/discoveries online.
Find some of our contents and case studies to bring your lessons to life with Google's Geo Tools here.
Case study: Let’s take a look at the stories and teaching materials made by professional teachers
The following are the original stories and teaching materials that some professional teachers created with Google Earth. An Antarctic research expedition to pass the baton for Antarctic explorations to the next generation, or story to tell how diverse life styles, histories, and cultures of people around the world are, focusing on the differences of climate classification.
Case study: The creation of open data-based maps of evacuation routes at the time of disaster
Using Google Street View, My Maps, and Google Earth, Hiroo Gakuen Senior High School in Minato City of Tokyo delivers lessons to create and share maps which shows the best routes from disaster-hit locations to evacuation sites. For these maps, they use open data for designated emergency evacuation sites provided by the local authority.
Case study: The examination on environmental problems of Mt. Fuji from various angles and the proposal of conservation measures.
The Saitama Prefectural Board of Education helps deliver lessons which enable students to learn independently and interactively. By using tools such as Google Earth for deeper learning, the students respectively explore Mt. Fuji’s problems, such as congestion and trash issues, caused by the growing number of tourists and climbers and then propose conservation measures.
Google Earth Education introduces other types of tools in detail, case studies, and tutorials. (Note: Google Earth Education is currently available in English only).
Below are useful resources to learn the basic features of Google Earth. You can familiarise yourself with the tool while having fun.
