Google+Earth

__Reasons for use__
 * Real maps and images make learning relevant and authentic
 * Teaching geography, maps, culture, history, places in novels
 * Measuring and calculating distances and angles
 * Teaching astronomy and the constellations
 * Create your own tours for teaching or project purposes
 * Can record tours with your voice to add narration and to tell a story

__Ease of use__

 * Easy: search and find places, play pre-created tours, place and customize pins
 * Moderate: create custom tours with pins, images, text

__Resources__

 * [|Google Earth Home Page]
 * Google Earth for Educators Home Page
 * [|Google Earth User Guide]
 * Google Earth Tour
 * [|Google Earth Tutorials]
 * Google Earth Video Tutorials
 * Google Earth Showcase
 * Google Earth Gallery
 * Google Earth Blog
 * Tips for Creating and Using Google Earth Tours
 * [|22 Interesting Ways to use Google Earth in the Classroom]