Your feedback is sought in the development of the following Board policies:
Reminder of Upcoming May Long Weekend: Schools will be closed on Friday, May 16th for a Board holiday, and on Monday, May 19th for the Victoria Day holiday. Students are expected back in class on Tuesday, May 20th. Go here to download our 2007-2008 School Year Calendar.
Teachers and students should be aware that Google Earth is a great tool for education. And it's not just about geography... Google Earth has been used by educators in many subjects including science, literature, history, cartography, GIS, and more. Check out some examples like places quoted by Shakespeare or the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Note: You will need Google Earth installed on your computer for these links to work. Contact your school's computer technician for more details.
Google-Created Resources: Teachers should visit the Google Earth for Educators site for lesson ideas. For other ideas from users, look at the following blogs: Juicy Geography Blog or the Google Earth Blog.
