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6 Lesser-known Google projects that are also excellent educational tools
In this article, ScooNews explores some of the lesser-known projects and experiments from Google that are also excellent educational tools.
In this article, ScooNews explores some of the lesser-known projects and experiments from Google that are also excellent educational tools.
1. World Wonders Project
This project allows you to explore the ancient and modern wonders of the world like Angor Wat, the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge and the Great Barrier Reef in high-res photos and 3D Street View style imagery.
https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/world-wonders
2. The Evolution of the Web
Here you can explore the evolution of the technologies that power the World Wide Web. You can look at how webpages and technologies like web browsers used to look like, if you want to learn about the evolution of the World Wide Web in such a short time.
http://www.evolutionoftheweb.com/
3. Ingress
This is Google’s augmented reality mobile game for iPhone and Android. You will discover interesting places when you live in this urban exploration game and find intriguing and immersive learning about where you are in the game.
4. Google Sky
We are sure that you’ve explored Google Earth, but do you know that you can fly through space with Google Sky? In addition to exploring our solar system and distant constellations, you can also check out the awe-inspiring topography of Google Moon and Google Mars and view an amazing collection from the Hubble Showcase.
5. Build with Chrome
This project is a collaboration between Google Maps and LEGO. Go online to thiswebsite and you can build with LEGO bricks using Google Maps as your baseplate in Chrome. Google and LEGO have also built an excellent creative knowledge base and academy that helps you how to build your own LEGO cities and LEGO-fied versions of popular landmarks.
https://www.buildwithchrome.com/
6. SmartyPins
Google has recently released a new Google Maps based game called SmartyPins for Geography trivia. It’s a fun way to explore and learn about your surroundings and makes geography fun.
https://smartypins.withgoogle.com/
We hope these will be helpful in your learning and education.
If you have a favorite creative project from Google then feel free to share them with everyone in the comments.
Images Courtesy: Google and the Google project websites listed in this article