Google+Earth

What is Google Earth?
A free program from Google that includes maps and satellite imagery.

What is a Google Earth Tour?
A way for people to share geographic-based information using satellite images, maps, and 3D buildings.

Some examples of Educational Uses for Google Earth:

 * tour of a locations surrounding a major historical time period
 * develop a map of your community
 * trace family history

Google Earth Tours:
[|Lit Trips] History Tours

How to use the Google Earth program basics:
Add a new folder and be sure to save your tour in this folder as you work. Once you are there, click the yellow pushpin icon inthe toolbar. A new dialog box opens and you can add the name and a description of the location.
 * Create a Placemark:** Go to the location of your choosing in the "fly to" box.
 * To edit the placemark:** right-click the placemark and choose properties.
 * To move a placemark:** Right-click the placemark and choose properties. You can then drag and drop it to the desired location.
 * Delete a placemark:** Right-click and choose delete.

Tutorial:
Google Earth User's [|Guide]