Connecting to Real World Problems with Google Earth 2011 Global Education Conference Thomas Petra Global Education Conference Mission Statement "... a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness, fostering global competency, and inspiring action towards solving real world problems." RealWorldMath.org Poll Question 1 Have you viewed Google Earth before? Poll Question 2 Have you used Google Earth with your students? Google Earth Water ProblemsWater Problems - YouTube demoYouTube demo Concepts & Standards Downloads & Links The ultimate goal in your lesson should be to lead students to the bigger questions. More activities in Real World Math... Oil Spill Estimates Tsunami Warning Whale Watch More from Google Earth... Layers - Gallery & Global Awareness Google Earth Gallery View in Google Earth or online via a Plug-in view The Impact of a Global Temperature Rise Climate Hot Map Trading Bows and Arrows for Laptops Actual CO2 Emmissions from 40,000 Buildings USHMM: Crisis in Darfur How would you incorporate global awareness in your lessons? Amazon ideas? Questions? Presentation Link Google Doc Real World Math links... Website:Blog:Twitter:Video overview: Thomas Petra contact links Google+: Thomas Petra Global Education Collaborative Classroom Website:About.me: Thank you