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== Sandpaper Globe ==
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3-6
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=== Materials ===
 
 
=== Materials ===
 
  
 
A small globe on which the land is covered with sandpaper, forming a rough surface. The oceans are painted blue and smooth surface.  
 
A small globe on which the land is covered with sandpaper, forming a rough surface. The oceans are painted blue and smooth surface.  
  
=== Preparation ===
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=== Preparation ===
  
 
This can be an individual or a group presentation.  
 
This can be an individual or a group presentation.  
  
=== Presentation ===
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=== Presentation ===
  
 
Directress names the globe and explains to the child that this is a model of the Earth - the planet on which we live.<br> Demonstrate how to hold the globe with her dominant hand and turning and feeling the globe with her non dominant hand. Tell the child the rough parts are land, and the smooth ones are water. You may also explain that there is an invisible layer of air around the globe and we call it atmosphere.<br> <br> Invite the child to feel.<br> <br> Give the "Three Period Lesson" to teach Land and Water.  
 
Directress names the globe and explains to the child that this is a model of the Earth - the planet on which we live.<br> Demonstrate how to hold the globe with her dominant hand and turning and feeling the globe with her non dominant hand. Tell the child the rough parts are land, and the smooth ones are water. You may also explain that there is an invisible layer of air around the globe and we call it atmosphere.<br> <br> Invite the child to feel.<br> <br> Give the "Three Period Lesson" to teach Land and Water.  
  
=== Control Of Error ===
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=== Control Of Error ===
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=== Points Of Interest  ===
  
=== Points Of Interest ===
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=== Purpose ===
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=== Purpose ===
  
 
*Introduce the child to the concept of earth as a sphere.  
 
*Introduce the child to the concept of earth as a sphere.  
 
*Introduce the child to the fact that the earth is made of land and water (and air).  
 
*Introduce the child to the fact that the earth is made of land and water (and air).  
*Give the child sensorial impression of Land and Water.  
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*Give the child sensorial impression of Land and Water.
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=== Variation  ===
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=== Variation ===
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=== Handouts/Attachments  ===
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[[Category:Cultural]]
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]

Latest revision as of 04:15, 10 October 2011

Age

3-6

Materials

A small globe on which the land is covered with sandpaper, forming a rough surface. The oceans are painted blue and smooth surface.

Preparation

This can be an individual or a group presentation.

Presentation

Directress names the globe and explains to the child that this is a model of the Earth - the planet on which we live.
Demonstrate how to hold the globe with her dominant hand and turning and feeling the globe with her non dominant hand. Tell the child the rough parts are land, and the smooth ones are water. You may also explain that there is an invisible layer of air around the globe and we call it atmosphere.

Invite the child to feel.

Give the "Three Period Lesson" to teach Land and Water.

Control Of Error


Points Of Interest


Purpose

  • Introduce the child to the concept of earth as a sphere.
  • Introduce the child to the fact that the earth is made of land and water (and air).
  • Give the child sensorial impression of Land and Water.

Variation


Handouts/Attachments