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

  1. 1Why is Earth often called the Blue Planet?
  2. 2What is the difference between a continent and a country?
  3. 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

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