Activity 1. The Earth
The Planet Earth: oceans, seas and continents
Can water change the landscape? Do you think that the place where we live has always been the same? Can Earth change the distribution of its seas, oceans and continents? Do you think that the Earth may have changed the distribution of its seas, oceans and continents throughout history? How do we divide the water and land mass of our planet, nowadays? |
Source: Bank of images and sounds: http://recursostic.educacion.es/bancoimagenes/web/ |
Activity
In this activity we will see how the continents and oceans of the Earth are formed and identify the current continents.
Pay attention to the video. When it finishes, make a note of the most surprising details on the digital board.
The theory of continental drift
Source: http://youtu.be/9yQGtHvhmPs
Carefully observe the map of the oceans, seas and continents of the earth and do the exercise “Continents and oceans” what helps us to memorize them.
Source: Kalipedia http://www.kalipedia.com/geografia-peru/tema/graficos-mapa-continentes-oceanos.html?x1=20070417klpgeogra_6.Ees&x=20070417klpgeogra_12.Kes
On Earth, there are continents and oceans, and there are many seas, but do you know what the difference is between a sea and an ocean? Make groups of three. Each group will look for the definitions of “sea” and “ocean” in one of the sources of reference. Then, complete the table in the following file: activity_1.zip (.odt).
- English dictionary: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
When you finish, compare the tables and complete with the information from your classmates.
Let’s revise what you know with this exercise about continents, oceans and seasContinents, oceans and seas.
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Index
- The Planet Earth: oceans, seas and continents
Credits
DIRECTOR: Narcís Vives
COLLABORATORS:
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Antonio Cara
- CONTENT MANAGERS: Mª Cristina Pérez and Magdalena Garzón
- COORDINATOR OF THE NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE AREAS: Elena Anguera
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Maite Vílchez
- AUTHOR: Albert Barnils Castany
- CORRECTORS OF STYLE CASTELLANO VERSION: Anna Betriu and Joan Martín
- BASQUE ADAPTATION: Bakun itzulpen eta argitalpen zerbitzuak, s.l.
- ENGLISH ADAPTATION: Sarah Richards
- LAYOUT: Maite Vílchez and Miquel Gordillo