Using ‘Google Earth’ in the History Classroom
Once again Russel Tarr demonstrates how ICT can enrich and enliven the work of historians.
Google Earth (http://earth.google.com) is a fantastic free tool which allows you to explore the globe from your home computer. Download the software onto your computer and within seconds you can find yourself touring the planet at high altitude, zooming in and out of countries, towns and even streets; examining the terrain, adding your own overlay maps and constructing virtual ‘flyover’ tours of selected locations. This software has obvious applications in the Geography classroom, but it also has incredible potential for History teaching.
1. Three ways that Google Earth can enhance history
a. Terrain/Overlays
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