Traveling the World through Google Earth

Students in Laurie Reyes' second grade classroom have started using technology to direct their own learning. They have integrated multiple applications, Google Apps for Education, and Google Earth into many different disciplines.  They are creating new ways in which to enhance their learning!

According to Mrs. Reyes,

For the last two weeks, my class has been working to identify and learn information about the seven continents. During this time, we have discovered Google Earth and the students are having a blast!  We use Google Earth to look up continents, countries and historical landmarks. The enthusiasm for Google Earth has now spilled over into our partner reading time. Three of my students found a book about landmarks around the world and came to me with a plan. Their idea was to read about three landmarks three at a time (each student choosing one) and then search for the landmarks on Google Earth. It wasn't our customary way of partner reading, but it sounded like fun, so now we are excited about reading and traveling the world!

Way to go, second graders!