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Land topography -I

In this activity, students will understand the meaning of topographic maps of the Earth and compare them with those of Mars. It will also analyse natural phenomena that have affected areas over time, such as the DANA catastrophe, volcanoes ... reaching the conclusion of the need to take care of our planet together because there is no planet-B

AGE: 10-12 years.


KEY COMPETENCES (LOMLOE):

  • Competence in cultural awareness and expressions
  • Personal, social and learning to learn competence
  • Citizenship competence
  • Digital competence

DIDACTIC OBJECTIVES:

  • Encourage reflection on Earth's place in the Universe
  • Introduce scientific and humanistic thinking about our planet
  • Understanding how contour line maps are generated
  • Relate physical changes to their topographic representation
  • Observe similarities between Earth and Mars using satellite imagery
  • Develop comparative and geological observation skills

MATERIALS:

  • Use of computer with internet connection
  • Google Earth Pro app installed on your computer
  • Sandbox
  • 3D printing of Solar System terrain
  • Historical news

INCLUSION:

  • Applicable to students with cognitive disabilities (use of colours and guided templates).
  • Applicable to students with visual impairment (tactile materials and audio description).