Education

TerraFly's technology can be used in K-12 classrooms to promote the use of interactive programs that teach students about their world and its environment. TerraFly can be customized to show relevant geographic areas of interest. Teachers can tailor the experience to their needs by choosing various overlays or homework assignments that can be used in conjunction with TerraFly.

• TerraFly can be accessed via the web or via customized CD-ROM versions.
• It is an innovative, informative, and interesting way to learn.
• You can use almost any geographic data; for example, you can "fly" over your neighborhood or an ancient ruin in Greece.
• Create an educational and interactive game that students will want to use.

Connie Stone, Teacher at the Lake Norman Charter School, Huntersville NC comments October 5, 2004 on the virtual tour of her students over Washington DC using TerraFly:

"...WE LOVED IT! The students were actively engaged the entire time. The only question they had after finishing was,"Can we do this at home?" They wanted to see the city they live in, their home, and the school. This was a great lesson for them to practice their map skills and to get oriented to the DC area before we take our trip there in the spring.
Thank you for this wonderful learning opportunity. I feel confident the students will remember this experience for a long time..."

Lesson plan for the Lake Norman Charter School students' virtual tour is available in PDF format here:
Washington DC Virtual Field Trip

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