Jason+Hammon's+Lesson+Plan

=**GOOGLE EARTH** =

Google Earth is an incredible technology that can enhance a student's experience in the classroom. By looking at the 3-D map, following blogs from ocean explorers, flying to Mars or the Moon, or by flying an F-15 through the Grand Canyon, Google Earth allows a student full interaction with Geography. My idea for a lesson plan was to have the students create a virtual tour of one of their favorite areas. In their tours, they would highlight some of the physical geography of the area.

Below are the lesson plan, a screen shot, and an example tour...don't miss it!

Here is a link to the lesson plan:[|Lesson Plan] and it is also published below:

Lesson Plan Name: Jason Hammon Date of Lesson: March 4, 2010 Subject: Geography Grade Level: 9th Utah State Core Standard/Objective 3: Analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on the earth’s surface.

Lesson Topic: Satellite Maps, Images, and Google Earth Objective(s): · Students will be able to evaluate the locational importance of human and natural resources using maps, satellite images, and databases. Required Materials/Equipment: Google Earth Give a virtual tour of the Idaho Landscape in the Teton Valley on Google Earth Students will be able to identify both geographic landforms and explain the importance of that landform to humans in a particular region. I will describe various types of landforms such as mountains, rivers, streams, valleys, hills, etc. I will then describe how the various physical variations of the landscape affect agriculture. I will also explain the mapping technology of Google earth and satellite technology. I will use google earth to give visuals of both the landscape and the farms. I will explain the drainage system and watershed into a valley. I will teach the students how to make a virtual tour on Google earth. (Recording, basic tools, and paths) I will again remind the students of the locational importance of human and natural resources using maps, satellite images, and databases. Students will make their own 1-2 minute virtual tour on Google Earth of a physical region in the world and explain how its components enhance the natural resources available to humans.
 * Anticipatory Set ** Approximate Time: 2
 * Communicate Objectives ** Approximate Time: 2
 * Input ** Approximate Time: 5
 * Modeling ** Approximate Time: 5
 * Guided Practice ** Approximate Time: 5
 * Closure ** Approximate Time: 2
 * Independent Practice ** Approximate Time: 20