Google Earth Tour (must have Google Earth on your computer to show video)
Teacher's guide
| element_tour.kmz |
Write all your answers on your paper as you travel around the world.
Stop #1 Indonesia
Use the Google Map to measure the size of the gold pit.
Stop #2 Russia
Do a Google search to find out the russian who is credited with creating The Periodic Table. Check out this map to see where he lived.
Stop #3 Carbon in three places and forms
Use this Google Map to find out more about the three forms of Carbon.
Stop #4 Utah, USA
Use the Google Map to measure and compare the copper mine to the gold mine.
Stop #5 Silicon Valley
Do a Google Search to find where the Silicon Valley is located and why it is so important.
| element_tour_worksheet.pdf |
Extension Activity
Create a Google Map for three other elements.
1. Pick 3 elements and research their uses.
2. Find a location that is unique to each element (where it's found, who uses it the most, etc.)
3. Use Flickr to find an image of each element.
4. Create a Google map with 3 placemarks.
5. Each placemark should contain the name of the element, it's uses, and an image.
6. Email the link to your map to your teacher.
1. Pick 3 elements and research their uses.
2. Find a location that is unique to each element (where it's found, who uses it the most, etc.)
3. Use Flickr to find an image of each element.
4. Create a Google map with 3 placemarks.
5. Each placemark should contain the name of the element, it's uses, and an image.
6. Email the link to your map to your teacher.