Google Applications
4th Grade project using Google Maps: Purdy (Concord)
Google Maps Directions:
You may have to just type this address in yourself.
Google Page Creator is a free online tool that makes it easy for anyone to create and publish useful, attractive web pages in just minutes.
This is a little hack that uses Google's superb mapping application to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout.
Google Notebook - Clip and collect information as you surf the web
Google Docs - Create and share your projects online and access them from anywhere
Google Docs Tutorial (video on YouTube)
Google Calendar - Organize your schedule and share events with friends
Picassa - by Google: Picasa Web Albums is Picasa’s newest feature, designed to help users post and share their photos quickly and easily on the web.
SketchUp- Build 3D models quickly and easily
Google for Educators- Resources for using Google Applications for teachers. Includes contests and projects.
Blogs on how to use Google Earth: