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Geography Grade 6. Ways of representing the Earth. Collection 1

Course Difficulty Icon Intermediate
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Course Duration Icon 14 hrs
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   An engaging, interactive course designed for children, featuring interactive tests and activities.

This interactive course introduces young learners to the fascinating ways of representing Earth. With dynamic tasks, quizzes, and hands-on activities, students will explore the concepts of maps, scales, and geographical representation in an accessible and exciting format. The course is designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through active learning.

Key Concepts Covered in the Course

  • The concept of a local area plan and its features
  • Conventional signs of a local area plan
  • Determining directions on a plan, including the concept of azimuth
  • Representing Earth's surface irregularities using contour lines
  • Orientation using a local area plan
  • Geographical maps as sources of information and tools for research
  • Elements of geographical maps, map language, and geographical atlases

Course Modules

Module 1: Ways of Representing the Earth

  • Lesson 7: Scale and Its Types
  • Lesson 8: Earth's Shape on a Globe and Map
  • Lesson 9: Features of Representing Earth's Surface on Topographic Drawings, Aerial Photos, Satellite Images, and Local Area Plans
  • Lesson 10: The Local Area Plan - Its Features and Conventional Signs
  • Lesson 11: Determining Directions on a Plan
  • Lesson 12: Representing Earth's Surface Irregularities with Contour Lines
  • Lesson 13: Geographical Maps as Information Sources and Research Tools
  • Lesson 14: The Degree Grid on a Geographical Map
  • Lesson 15: Geographical Coordinates

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the differences between Earth's representation on a globe and a map
  • Create a plan for collaborative tasks according to assigned roles
  • Select necessary resources for research and problem-solving
  • Recognize features of aerial photos, satellite images, and geographical maps
  • Explain the concept and types of map scales
  • Apply knowledge to solve scale-related tasks
  • Describe the features of a local area plan and recognize conventional signs
  • Determine absolute and relative elevations using contour lines
  • Understand and calculate azimuths for objects on a map
  • Use maps as sources of geographical information
  • Identify and explain map elements and their significance
  • Differentiate between general and thematic maps
  • Utilize online mapping services for research
  • Analyze map height and depth scales independently or in groups
  • Explain the purpose of the degree grid and locate coordinates on a map

This interactive course not only provides foundational geographical knowledge but also encourages exploration and collaboration, equipping children with essential skills for studying Earth's systems and features.

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