Earth view: using globes and satellite images
I can use globes, satellite images and geographical vocabulary to describe Earth.
Earth view: using globes and satellite images
I can use globes, satellite images and geographical vocabulary to describe Earth.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The round Earth is covered with water and land, and above that is the atmosphere.
- We use models, called globes, and photographs taken from space to think about what the world is like.
- Most of the surface of the world (over 70%) is covered with water, which is why Earth is known as the Blue Planet.
- The colours on a globe or satellite image give us information, such as whether it’s land or ocean.
Keywords
Ocean - An ocean is a very big area of salt water between the continents.
Land - Land is any part of Earth's surface that is not covered by water.
Atmosphere - The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth. It includes the oxygen we need to breathe, so it is essential for life on Earth.
Planet - A planet is a large round object that travels around a star in space.
Satellite - A satellite is an object in space that orbits or circles around a bigger object in space. These an be natural like the moon or artificial ones like the International Space Station.
Common misconception
Earth is flat and shaped like a circle.
Earth is round and shaped like a sphere. It is 3D and not flat. Relate this to globes.
Equipment
Globes, I-Pads or a satalitle map on the computer.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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