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 * ==Google Earth has the potential to take you to many places without ever leaving home! Where would you like to go? Let's head out together! You don't even have to pack your bags! ==

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW TO GET STARTED:


 * You must be connected to the Internet for Google Earth to run properly.
 * SEARCHING**
 * To search for a location, type the address in the search bar on the top left side. When working with students, they must enter the address correctly. Explain to students that this is much like calling someone on the phone. If you're one number off, you will NOT get the person you meant to call. You must have the exact address.
 * If you're looking for a famous landmark, you can type in the name of it. Ex. Statue of Liberty, or Niagara Falls.
 * COMPASS ROSE**
 * The compass rose is in the upper right hand corner. When zooming around the world, the orientation of earth often gets 'off.' Just grab the N and pull it back to the top so our directions are correct again.
 * ZOOMING IN AND OUT**
 * Use the slider bar on the right hand side to zoom in and zoom out. You can also use 2 finger scrolling to zoom in and out.
 * LAYERS**
 * Google Earth has many layers. These are located in the lower left hand corner.
 * To uncheck ALL the layers, click on Primary Database. Remember this because we'll be changing the layers frequently.
 * Open the triangles beside each layer to see more options. Having too many layers open is very distracting. When using Google Earth with students, specify which layers you want them to use.
 * PLACEMARKS**
 * See the push pin right above the earth in that little menu strip? That's a placemark. You'll add a placemark to the different locations today. Find the location, then click on the placemark, give the placemark a title and a short description.
 * To edit the placemark, right click on it. Then choose **Get Info** from the drop down menu. You should see the yellow flashing box around your push pin which will allow you to move the pin if necessary. Usually the pin is hidden under the box. You can now edit the title, the description, and change the icon for your push pin.
 * TIME TO EXPLORE**
 * Let students **explore** Google Earth before delving in. There are sooooo many options in Google Earth - weather, earthquakes, traffic, etc. Students need a chance to look up their home, their grandparents house, where they were born, favorite vacation spot, etc.
 * Take a few minutes to **EXPLORE** Google Earth. Choose whatever layers you want and search for wherever you want! Prepare to be amazed!