Google Earth

This week we will continue learning about maps by using Google Earth. We will explore North America, learning how placemark location and how to measure the distance between two points.

1) Click HERE to complete Xtramath practice.

2) Open Google Earth.

3) Learn the basic tools for using Google Earth and spend some time searching.

4) We will focus on the North America. Find some of the following places. Placemark at least two places.

Countries
    Canada
    United States
    Mexico
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    Nicaragua
    Costa Rica
    Panama
    Cuba
    Jamaica
    Puerto Rico
    Haiti

Water Features
    Pacific Ocean
    Atlantic Ocean
    Caribbean Sea
    Gulf of Mexico
    Gulf of California
    Bering Sea
    Panama Canal
    Great Lakes (HOMES)
    Great Salt Lake
    Colorado River


Physical Features
    Alaska Range (Mt. McKinley)
    Rocky Mountains (US & Canada)
    Great Plains
    Mojave Desert

5) What is the distance from Portland to New York?

6) Explore anywhere on Earth with remaining time.