The shape of Earth
You can consider evidence from the past, and describe the shape of the Earth.
The shape of Earth
You can consider evidence from the past, and describe the shape of the Earth.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Throughout history, people have disagreed about the shape of the Earth.
- Evidence from the past has helped us to understand the shape of the Earth.
- The Earth is approximately spherical in shape, and can be represented with a globe.
Keywords
Earth - Earth is the planet on which we live
Evidence - Evidence is information which helps us to prove that something is true or not true
Spherical - A shape that is spherical is round like a ball
Globe - A globe is a spherical model of the Earth
Horizon - The horizon is the line in the far distance where the sky appears to meet the land or the sea.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that objects in space are flat, circular shapes rather than spherical
Provide plenty of opportunities for children to use 3D models to represent the Earth, Sun and Moon, and look at images and simulations
Equipment
Globe, toy boats or models, large balls
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
cube
cuboid
sphere
Exit quiz
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