Google Earth Virtual Tour

Using the 2nd Grade Math Core 3:2e I will teach the children different types of clocks and how historically time was kept and allow them to tell time to the quarter hour and practice sequencing their day by time.

Location	Activity Description	Google Earth Content
1. Kanazawa, Japan (Digital Fountain Clock)	Based on the time the clock tells them the child must decide whether it is time for breakfast, lunch or dinner.	Picture of Kanazawa Station Fountain Clock
2. London, England (Big Ben Analog Clock)	Tell time by quarterly increments and at 15, 30, and 45 the children will do different physical activities.	Pictures of Big Ben at different times
3. Lexington, Kentucky (Foucault Ceiling Clock)	Draw a diagram of what they see in the picture and what time it is	Pictures and videos of how it works
4. Greece & Rome (ancient sundials)	Make your own sundial clock	Pictures and a how to video on making your own sundial

The google earth virtual tour is a really neat idea. I like the idea of rather than talking about an area and just showing them on a map where it is with pictures while talking about it. They can go from place to place, seeing where it is relatively to where they live. It also makes learning real because they are not only learning a concept, but they are also acting on it in an interesting way. My only concern is that it might be a little abstract for young children.