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Using a Globe

Grade 1 · Social Studies · Maps and Globes · Ohio, USA

Lesson Summary

Discover that a globe is a round model of the Earth.

Explanation

A globe is a round model that looks like the Earth. It shows all the continents and oceans in their correct shapes. Unlike a flat map, a globe is round like the real Earth, so it gives a more accurate picture of where things really are. You can spin a globe to see all the different parts of the world. Globes help you understand that the Earth is not flat — it is a big, round ball.

Practice Questions

Q1: What is a globe?
Answer: A round model of the Earth.
Q2: How is a globe different from a flat map?
Answer: A globe is round like the real Earth, so it shows the shapes more accurately.
Q3: Can you see all the continents at once on a globe?
Answer: No, you have to spin it to see the other side.
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Using a Globe is a lesson in the Maps and Globes chapter of Grade 1 Social Studies. It is part of the Ohio, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.

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Using a Globe is taught in Grade 1 as part of the Social Studies curriculum in Ohio, USA.

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