Name: Using Google Earth in your Science or Social Studies Classroom
Start: 2026-09-11T11:30:00-0600
End: 2026-09-11T12:20:00-0600

Using Google Earth in your Science or Social Studies Classroom

LIMITED

Friday September 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT

McDaniel Hall (Room 308)

Limited Capacity seats available

Geoscience and environmental education help students understand Earth systems, environmental change, and human landscape interactions. This hands-on session introduces Google Earth as a powerful, free classroom tool, no prior experience required, all skill levels welcome.Participants will learn platform basics including navigation, adding layers (topographic maps, cities, rivers), Street View, historical imagery, and measurement tools. These features support exploration of environmental processes such as erosion, flooding, land use change, and landscape evolution.The session will then shift to curriculum examples showing how Google Earth integrates into meaningful science and environmental education experiences. Limitations of the platform, including imagery resolution, temporal inconsistencies, and the need for careful visual interpretation will be addressed.Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use materials for immediate classroom implementation.

Speakers

Chayan Lahiri

Assistant Professor, Adams State University

Chayan Lahiri is originally from India, where he earned his undergraduate degree in geology. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in hydrogeology and has two years of professional experience with an environmental engineering firm. Since joining the faculty at Adams State University... Read More →

Michele Mann

Associate Professor, Adams State University

Michele Mann received her bachelor’s degree from Furman University in biology with science teacher licensure. She completed a Master of Arts degree in Biology (with an emphasis in education) from the University of South Florida. Michele earned her Ph.D. in STEM Education from... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
McDaniel Hall (Room 308) 1500 First St, Alamosa, CO 81101, USA

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Chayan Lahiri

Michele Mann

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SLV Fall Educators Conference 2026

Chayan Lahiri

Michele Mann

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