How Can I See My Home on Google Earth?

Google Earth acts like a high-definition globe on your computer.

Google conquered search -- now it's trying to take over the world. The company's Google Earth program uses satellite imagery to create a three-dimensional representation of our planet in incredible detail and then sends its users flying around the globe with simple, easy-to-use controls. Google Earth takes you to famous places around the world -- from the majestic Opera House in Sydney to the wilds of the Amazon -- from the comfort of your home. Speaking of your home, Google Earth's "Fly To" function allows you to locate your residence with just a few keystrokes and mouse clicks.

Instructions

1. Launch the Google Earth program.

2. Click the "Fly To" tab in the search box located in the upper-left hand part of the screen.

3. Type your address into the box underneath the "Fly To" tab. Include your full address, and separate the street address, city, state and ZIP code with commas, for example, 123 Example Ave, San Francisco, California, 01234.

4. Click the magnifying glass icon to the right of the box to zoom to a top-down view of your address.

References

• Google Earth: Finding Addresses and Locations
• EduCause Learning Initiative: 7 Things You Should Know About Google Earth

Resources

• Google Earth: Download