Hands on: Google Earth 5.0 goes under the sea, back in time
February 3rd, 2009
Be sure to check out the new version of Google Earth. Adults and teenagers love using this simulation program. It can be an excellent complement for any geography lesson (i.e. a book you are reading (“Night”) or a subject in history (“World War II”).
This newest update provides historical overlays to the Earth, so you can see particular places in their historical context, as well as details underwater areas of the Earth.
Check out these two articles about the changes to Google Earth.
San Francisco Chronicle
Ars Technica Article
Google Earth is installed on all computer lab computers and would be great for an English, science, and social studies class.