With Google Earth ….. ….. we can visit places with the click of a button!….. we can get directions to anywhere!….. we can visit other cultures and landmarks from your classroom!

Let’s Get Started

Getting Started

After you have downloaded Google Earth …..

This will be your first screen

Now For The Fun…In the search bar type “Eiffel Tower” and hit <enter>

Take A Closer LookYou should be looking at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Let’s look closer. Use the + and – buttons to get closer to a ground view. A + will allow you to look from the ground, while the – will take you further away. These are on the right side of the screen as shown on the next slide.

Your zoom will be highlighted when your cursor touches it. TIP: Press ‘u’ to return to the original position.

Use these navigational controls to look around the area. TIP: Press ‘n’ to return to your first view.

This navigation tool is used to get a look as if your were turning your whole body and walking around.

This navigation tool is used to gain a view that you would get if you stood still and turned your head.

Let’s Try MoreType in the following locations and explore…

- Grand Canyon- Mount Saint Helens- Great Pyramid of Giza- Tokyo Disneyland

A Few More FeaturesLook at pictures of the spot. Press these little icons at each location.

Click on other icons to view churches, hotels, restaurants, and other important buildings in an area.

Day and NightBy pressing a button while visiting a particular spot, you can change it from night to day. This is at the top of your screen.

Change the time by sliding the arrow at the top after pushing the button.

Learning To FlyChoose a location to fly from - try a local airport.

Sometimes an aerial view is best. Click on ‘tools’ in the upper left hand corner and go to ‘flight simulator’.

Choose your plane and make sure joystick is NOT checked. Read the next slide before starting.

How To FlyTo take off, first press the Page Up key to increase thrust and move the aircraft down the runway. Once your plane is moving, move the mouse back slightly down. With enough speed, you take off. To change direction or bank the aircraft, make small motions with the mouse or joystick. Be careful not to over-correct. Once the wings are level, center the mouse . To look around, press the arrow keys + Alt (slow) or CTRL (fast).

LandingLanding is a bit trickier and takes some practice. To land the aircraft:

Approach the appropriate airstrip or flat area.Press Page Down to reduce thrust and slow down the aircraft.

Press G to extend the landing gear.

Press F to increase the flap setting. This slows the aircraft.

Once you have touched down, use wheel brakes to slow the aircraft. Press , (comma) to apply the left wheel brake; press . (period/full stop) to apply the right wheel brake.

Leaving EarthTry clicking the button that is circled. You will be taken to outer space, the Moon, or Mars for a close up view.

Revisiting EarthNow that we have learned the basics, let’s try some things on our own.

Type in your own address in the search bar. Can you see your house?

Type in the name of your town, county, or state and find one landmark that you have never visited. What did you find?

Keep GoingFind the Leaning Tower of Pisa. What country is it in?

Locate Mount Rushmore. What state in the United States holds this monument?

Visit the Sydney Opera House. What café is closest to the Opera House?

CongratulationsYou now have the world at your fingertips!

Where will you go next?

Some Final TipsSometimes Google Earth freezes. Close the program and open it back up to unfreeze.

Flying is difficult, if you need further help press Ctrl + H to access the help menu.

Pressing either ‘n’ or ‘u’ will revert you to your original view.

If navigation bars do not appear go to ‘View’, then ‘Show navigation’ and click ‘Always’.