Google has added a new twist to its popular 3D map tool, Google Earth, offering millions of users the chance to visit a virtual ancient Rome.
A company that creates virtual reality simulations of history and cultural heritage. The minds behind the "rewind Rome" project. They also worked with Google on the recreating of Rome in Google Earth
WOW! I don't think this is the first time this has been done, but Google Earth just released it's virtual simulation of Ancient Rome. It aims to teach history students as well as scholars who have been studying this ancient civilization all their lives.
Now Google Earth travelers can dive into the deep with an underwater element. Dives highlight fragile underwater ecosystems to raise awareness of these unique, often endangered habitats. (So far available only for PC.)
This is a blog entry in which the author shares about how he integrated Google Earth into lessons to enhance students' learning.
A Different Way to Read Great Literature!
This site is an experiment in teaching great literature in a very different
way. Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest
road trip stories of all time took place... and so much more!