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February 21st, 2013
Google Unveils Google Maps for Education

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Google Maps for Education provides resources to help teachers and students explore, create, and collaborate with mapping tools. Students who are taught geography are better equipped to understand how human and physical systems interact and to make informed decisions based on that knowledge.

Get Google Maps Engine

Academic institutions can now apply for grants of Google Maps Engine. This platform allows you to put your maps into Google’s cloud infrastructure for sharing, editing and publishing.

Stoke your students’ interest in geography with tools from Google.

Google’s Geo products have long been identified as a powerful learning toolkit to empower students to visualize, share, and communicate information about the world around them. Each year, we provide a variety of professional development opportunities where you can learn more, such as the Google Geo Teachers Institute.

Use Street View to travel the world without leaving your classroom.

Explore landmarks, parks, museums, and important world cultural spots with your students. With over 5 million miles of road in over 40 countries with 360-degree, street-level photos, your students can explore the world without leaving the classroom. Come and explore the Grand CaynonAmazon,Antarctica, and the Great Barrier Reef

Learn more at http://maps.google.com/help/maps/education/