Google Earth

          I learned that you can time lapse different areas in the world, which is a fascinating and exciting function.  It is really interesting to see how the areas that we may or may not visit often have changed and morphed over time.  It makes me wonder how the world will change in the next 10 or more years, or even the next 5.  I also really enjoyed the function that allowed you to look at different articles, pictures, or videos regarding a certain place.  It gives you a new perspective and plenty of new knowledge about the world and everything that surrounds it.
          I found an interesting lesson plan through the blog linked on the wiki.  It was about tracking sea turtles and sharks using Google Earth.  It could provide an opportunity for discussion about animal instincts (why turtles can travel back to where they were born to lay their eggs), food chains (how food shortages could impact animal patterns and life), climate change (how climate change could affect animal travel), and plenty of other opportunities for interaction and learning.