Computer-based Lesson - Where On Earth Are You? What Time Is It There?  by Les Siewert

 

Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom

 

Title:                       Where On Earth Are You? What Time Is It There?

                                     Using Globes, Maps, Google Earth and/or MSN Maps and Directions

 

Learner Level:     Adults at Intermediate or Secondary level (7th-12th)

 

Pre-Instruction:    Computer skills, familiar with Internet browser

                          

Duration:             10-15  1-hour classes

 

Materials:           

Computers with Windows XP or Mac OS X, free Google Earth program, Color and/or Laser printers, Internet access (high-speed desirable), Globe, World Map/Maps

Objectives:         

Students will develop and present to their class an assignment relating to usage of maps and globes, and will extend their new knowledge to use the free map and globe resources available on the Internet via Google and MSN. Instructor will guide their study, assigning lesson as needed.

Procedure:           Instructor will provide copies of printed materials from these sites for students’ use as they develop lessons:

                           http://www.replogleglobes.com/howToUseYourGlobe.php

                           http://www.georgefcram.com/education/l6a1c1.html

                           http://www.worldtimezone.com/

                          

                           Students will visit sites and read Help pages at:

                           http://earth.google.com/

                           http://www.keyhole.com/GoogleEarthHelp/GoogleEarth.htm

                           or http://local.live.com/ (if you can’t install Google Earth on computers)

                           http://www.birdseyetourist.com/

                          

Evaluation:          

Students will take quizzes printed from Cram Map website Students will locate places on maps and globe using Longitude and Latitude procedure. Students will relate time zone boundaries to geographic, political and cultural boundaries. Students will calculate distances using globe, map, and computer Desktop/Internet Applications.