On this page I show how Google Earth can be employed to underpin a realistic decision-making process, acting as a comprehensive GIS that allows students of all abilities to analyse complex spatial data with ease. Overlays provide detailed information on population density, household income, liquefaction and landslide potential as well as underlying geology. In addition, students can draw on the native Google Earth layers such as 3D buildings, roads, railways, terrain and public buildings, to inform their decisions. There is plenty of scope for independent research, and students should be able to access the highest levels of achievement in both Geography and ICT.
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