As I discussed on this week’s Practical Ed Tech Newsletter, Google Earth and digital mapping is an space of ed tech that I nonetheless get enthusiastic about in spite of everything these years.
Google Earth is a device that folks typically consider as being one thing that is solely helpful for social research classes. However, there are a lot of areas by which Google Earth is helpful. One of these areas is in elementary college and center college math classes.
Within the net model of Google Earth there’s an easy-to-use device for measuring distances lengthy and brief. You can use this device to shortly measure a distance between two locations, to measure perimeter, and to measure space. In the brief video that’s embedded under I reveal measure perimeter and space in Google Earth.
Video – How to Measure Perimeter and Area in Google Earth
On a associated notice, finishing my Around the World With Google Earth exercise is an effective way for college students to learn to use Google Earth and to create Google Earth initiatives.