Learning and Teaching Activities

(Cognition)

1. Learn about the Earth.

Children will be able to:

1. Memorise key vocabulary.

2. Memorise and use phrases.

3. Talk about the Earth.

1. Use an Atlas showing the Earth from space as stimulus for discussion. Elicit the following:

- We live on planet Earth.

- It is round and can spin. (Teacher uses a globe to demonstrate that the Earth is a sphere and can spin).

- On Earth we have land, water and air necessary for plants, animals and humans to live.

2. Pupils watch a PowerPoint and complete worksheet 27.

Worksheet Key

Language of learning

1. Key words needed: Earth, sun, round, spin, land, water, air.

2. Key phrases needed:

- We live on planet Earth.

- It is round and can spin.

- On Earth we have land, water and air necessary for plants, animals and humans to live.

Language for learning

1. Language

- How to describe the Earth and the sun.

2. Learning how to learn.

- Understanding instructions.

- How to deal with not understanding.

- The language to ask and answer questions.

Language through learning

- Language to carry out worksheet tasks.

On Earth we have land, water and air necessary for plants, animals and humans to live.