Planet Earth and Beyond · Physical Systems
The Blue Planet
Using globes and world maps to identify the distribution of land and water on Earth.
Key Questions
- 1Why is Earth often called the Blue Planet?
- 2What is the difference between a continent and a country?
- 3How does a globe represent the Earth better than a flat map?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Planet Earth in spaceNCCA: Primary - Maps, globes and graphical skills
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Local and Global Connections
Unit: Planet Earth and Beyond
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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