Fieldwork
Using Google Earth as a tool for presenting fieldwork data
Google Earth, the free-to-download satellite imagery package from Google provides an excellent starting point for students to organise and present their fieldwork data.
Using Google Earth, it is possible to attach maps, photos, text, data, routes and video links to aerial photographs by inserting simple html codes into the programme.
Students can create a tour of the sites they have visited and use this as a framework for presenting their primary and secondary fieldwork data.
The grey boxes on the right hand side of this page provide all the information you need to get started with Google Earth, including an online demonstration, downloadable instructions, and some examples of completed work.
To download your own copy of Google Earth (which is necessary if you wish to view the examples provided on these pages), visit www.earth.google.com
Google Earth Workshop
The RGS-IBG is running a series of one-day courses to introduce teachers to Google Earth as a tool for virtual fieldwork.
- Find out more here.
Google Earth Online Demonstration
Watch a demonstration of how to use Google Earth to create a presentation.
How to....
Google Earth Instructions
Print out instructions for creating a Google Earth presentation to give to your students. The document covers methods of embedding photos, linking to websites and inserting text.
Google Earth Examples
Have a look at some examples of how Google Earth can be used to present fieldwork findings.