No Suitcase Required to Digitally Travel via Google Earth
There's nothing new here except that we spent an hour traveling around the world through beautiful satellite images and educational overlays.
Well, Google Earth is certainly not new, but it has evolved since the last time I used it many years ago. Have you seen it lately? If you want an evening activity to do with your child, open your computer browser or download the Google Earth app on your iPad or tablet, and enjoy the journey.
Google Earth has a few features worth looking at. For one, the project Earth Timelapse provides a fascinating glimpse of more than 30 years of documented change on Earth. You can explore the changing forests from 1985 to 2020 or watch urban growth in a city in China or watch the construction of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, California.
Another feature called Voyager showcases hikes around the world and even has a Quiz section on various subjects such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Icons and Ancient Civilizations. In Voyager, you’ll find rich sections in street view, layers, culture, travel and education.
Below is a tour of schools around the world, starting with a school in Chennai, India.
On the left, you can actually move the class photo to see the entire room, including the artwork on the surrounding walls.
You can also travel through history and discover why dinosaurs disappeared. Google Earth will piece together evidence of the different crater sites.
There’s a lot to explore, especially if you haven’t seen all the latest features.
That’s about all I have to say for now. It is time for me to explore the beautiful beaches in Japan!
Omg!! I love this app! Thanks for sharing!