21st GEOGRAPHY
The instruction of geography can be performed like never before thanks to technology! From Google Maps to advance mapping programs, to even geocaching, the study of geography can become truly engaging and reduce the Earth to a manageable resource. This page lists numerous modern world geography resources. -KMN
The state of geographical technology allows the instruction of Geography to be truly global and awe inspiring. Modern technology has given us access to the world and students can learn about the world with clarity and exploration, while existing in a virtual, but real-world environment.
The leader of this experience is Google Earth. Google Earth is transforming how we experince the Earth. Google Earth has nearly unlimited potential as a Geography teaching tool. However, there are numerous other technologies that can be built into a modern geography curiculum. Below are videos, links, and ideas on numerous geography resources. They include resources on mapping, geocaching, geotagging, data, natural features, food, and animals. -KMN 2010 National Geographic Bee - Why Geography Matters by Google EarthA look behind the scenes into why Geography matters, as students around the country prepare for the 2010 National Geographic Bee. Download Google Earth at earth.google.com
Google Earth Training for Educators:From the Google Tutorials & Tips site:
Basic Tutorials and Tips
If you haven't already checked out our suggestions for how to bring the world to your students through Google Earth, check out Google Earth Features For My Class. We know that you’re already working hard, so we’ve organized some of Google Earth’s most popular features into themes as suggestions as to which features to tackle and learn first. If you're just getting started you should ensure that you first know how to: Once you've mastered these basics, you may wish to tackle Google Earth through one of the following themed areas of interest:
GeoBee: GeographyWhat is a border? What is a peninsula? A look into why geography is important to understand as students around the country prepare for the 2013 National Geographic Bee.
What can you do with geography?We all know that geography is important; but what can you do with it? As students across the country prepare for the 2012 National Geographic Bee, we've explored how geography is used in the real world, from disaster response to military intelligence and even polar exploration. We wish all competitors good luck in this year's competition!
Learn Google Earth: Historical ImageryTravel back in time with Historical Imagery in Google Earth. Download the latest version at earth.google.com
Learn Google Earth: Tour guideNot sure where to begin your virtual adventure? Let the new tour guide show you the way. Short tours of thousands of famous locations from all over the world make it easier than ever to discover amazing places. In this video will you will learn how to get started with the tour guide.
Baseball Stadium Tour in Google EarthTake a virtual road trip to all your favorite baseball stadiums just in time for the new season. Explore them in 3D using Google Earth.
Jacques Cousteau's Ocean World in Google EarthIn honor of Jacques Cousteau's 100th birthday, take a highlight tour of historic video clips from Cousteau's famous ocean travels with the Cousteau Society in Google Earth.
3D Buildings And TerrainWith Google Earth, you can see 3D buildings from the ground up in many places around the world. Tilt the screen to see the buildings in 3D. Similarly, the terrain is also mapped in 3D, meaning you can see mountains, valleys and canyons in vivid detail.
Whale Protected Areas Google Earth TourMeet sperm whales, humpback whales and blue whales in the special places where they live. This Google Earth Tour, narrated by Dan Laffoley, Marine Vice Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s World Commission on Protected Areas, follows the migrations of whales above and below the surface and visits some of the key marine protected areas and sanctuaries for whales around the world. Join the blue whale in the US national marine sanctuaries off California and journey to the proposed Costa Rica Dome Marine Protected Area in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, one of the key areas being proposed as part of the "Homes for Whales" project of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Follow the humpbacks on migration, from their breeding grounds to the feeding areas in the North Atlantic around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and visit one of the most recent protected areas, the Agoa Sanctuary in the French Caribbean. This animated Google Earth Tour was first presented as part of a keynote lecture by Dan Laffoley (IUCN) at the opening of the 2nd International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas (ICMMPA) on 7 November 2011 in the Atrium, Fort-de-France, Martinique. It was prepared with the help of Jenifer Austin Foulkes (Google), Charlotte Vick (Sylvia Earle Alliance/Mission Blue) and Erich Hoyt (Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society/IUCN).
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Google Street View
Google Street View enables you and your students to explore many of the world's treasures up close without leaving the classroom. The Google Cultural Institute brings together millions of artifacts from multiple partners, with the stories that bring them to life, in a virtual museum.
Tutorials
New to Google Maps and Google Earth? We have a host of short tutorials and videos to help you get started. Start with the introductory set and then before you know it, you will be ready for the more advanced content. Introductory Sterling High School - Creating a Google Map in GeographyStudents in World Geography and Human Geography use Google Maps to create their own map. Students pin locations and type information about that country and it is embedded in the map. This is a daily warm-up for students.
Google Sky, Mars, and MoonGoogle SkyAllows you to view celestial objects, including stars, constellations, galaxies, planets and the Earth's moon.
Google MarsSpacecraft, Canyons, Ridges. Stories, Dunes, Craters. Search. Link this view · View Mars with Google Earth
Google MoonA photographic map of the equatorial region with pan and zoom capability, showing locations of the Apollo landings.
Google Sky, Mars, and MoonExplore beyond your world in your browser with Google Sky, Google Mars, and Google Moon.
Twitter & Geography
TAKE A SEAT ROAD TRIP GEOGRAPHY
Whether you are exploring your neighborhood, your city, the United States, or the world, you need to understand how cities, countries, and continents make up the world. Geography is the study of places around the world and how they connect with each other. When you learn about geography, you learn about maps, physical places and landmarks, cultures, and how all of it ties together. Traveling by car across the United States or taking a seat on a plane headed around the world can be great ways to learn about geography, but you can get started learning about this subject just by looking at maps.
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History of the Earth in 5 1/2 minutesAnimated timeline from the graphic novel 'Science: a Discovery in Comics' by Margreet de Heer. More info:http://margreetdeheer.com/eng/science...
Geography SitesMapping:
Geocaching & GeotaggingGeocaching;
Welcome to Geocaching! Do you want to test your skills in a whole new way at the Ohio History Connection sites? Why not try geocaching? Geocaching is a combination of a treasure hunt and a hike that requires the use of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. While some people define it as a sport and others a hobby, it is an activity that can be enjoyed individually or with groups of friends or family. Let's show you what the Ohio History Connection has to offer those who want to connect with Ohio's past while participating in this sensational new form of adventure. www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/geocaching Geotagging:
Learn Google Earth: Geotagging PhotosWith Google Earth, you can see 3D buildings from the ground up in many places around the world. Tilt the screen to see the buildings in 3D. Similarly, the terrain is also mapped in 3D, meaning you can see mountains, valleys and canyons in vivid detail.
Nation Comparison
Geography Trivia
Mapping Games
Traditional GeographyEarthquakes 101When the trembling stops, the disaster is only the beginning.
Tsunami 101Find out how a tsunami is born and how it destroys.
Hurricanes 101Find out how hurricanes can be so destructive.
Tornadoes 101Find out how tornadoes can be so destructive.
Cultural: FoodFood Education
EAT: THE STORY OF FOOD
Food. It’s driven nearly everything we’ve ever done as a species, and yet it’s one of the most overlooked aspects of human history. In the beginning, our hunger drove us to hunt. Then, it led us to plant and settle, resulting in civilization. We conquered the land, and we went out into the ocean and then the larger world. We filled our bellies, but it still wasn’t enough. Because as humans became more sophisticated, so did our needs—we searched for flavor and convenience, adapting science and technology to match our cravings. Whether for meat or sugar, junk food or beer, humanity’s appetite has altered the planet, shaped our history and even altered our future. This six-part series is the epic story behind food and how it made us “us.” EAT: The Story Of Food -How Food Connects UsNo matter the nationality, the one common language humanity has in common is food.
Resources for Teaching about Food and Food Issues
education.nationalgeographic.com theplate.nationalgeographic.com Basic Bites Explore our reference library for fundamental food terms and concepts: America's Regional
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