Earth view: using globes and satellite images
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use globes, satellite images and geographical vocabulary to describe Earth.
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.
Teacher tip
When zooming into the satellite image, you can replace the local view with one of your own local area to make it more meaningful and personal to pupils.
Equipment
Globes, I-Pads or a satalitle map on the computer.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The planet we live on is called...
Q2.The conditions on Earth are just right to support...
Q3.Earth's surface is covered with ...
Q4.What colour is water shown as on a globe?
Q5.What colour is land represented as on a globe?
Q6.What shape is planet earth?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.This is a view of Earth from a ...
Q2.What is the invisible layer of gases surrounding earth called?
Q3.How much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
Q4.What can we use to think about what Earth looks like?
Q5.Which colours represent land and oceans on a satellite image?
green
blue
white
Q6.Zooming into satellite images gives you...
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