Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Taking Geography by a Google Storm!


Social Studies teacher, Mr. Josh Williams, is the resident Google Earth expert. Though he has been featured before, this year, he has taken his Google Earth site to the next level.

Check out how he's combining geography and technology to create an interactive and 21st century classroom!

Below are some links to blogs, Youtube Videos, and other anouncements about Mr. Williams' Google Earth site,  geteach.com.
Youtube Video
Overview-How to use the site:
http://youtu.be/hUei7bth0MY
How to use historic Imagery
http://youtu.be/0UeWJe4XlrM
Project Geo Interview:
http://youtu.be/hWaLbeCWFhc

And, if you didn't already know....


1. Mr. Williams' Google Earth Blog (Introduced the world to the site... since this posting geteach.com) has received around 30,000 hits from about 130 countries.

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2011/12/using_google_earth_in_the_classroom.html


2. 2012 National Council for Geographic Education GEM Award Receipient  (On Page 2)
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103600790101-316/NCGE+2012+Awards+Press+Release.pdf


What's happening in the classroom?


Isreal Lesson Plan
http://geo-ofakim.cet.ac.il/ShowItem.aspx?ItemID=412000f1-f03e-450f-b3c3-6b39e69beeb4&lang=HEB

 Great job, Mr. Williams!