Year 1 - Geography
The world's five oceans
Continents and oceans: what can we find out about the world?
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Unit Summary
This unit uses globes, maps and satellite images to explore the world's continents, oceans, rivers and mountains. Pupils locate key features and landmarks and begin to understand the UK's position in the wider world.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what an ocean is and name Earth's five oceans.
Key Notes
- The ocean is a vast joined-up area of salt water covering nearly three-quarters of Earth's surface.
- We have five named ocean areas: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern.
- Oceans are very important for all life on Earth.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ocean: An ocean is a very big area of salt water between the continents.
- Earth: Earth is the name of the planet that we live on.
- life: Life is the time between birth and death.
- tourist: A tourist is someone who who travels to a different place from where they live for a holiday.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Pacific ocean is on both sides of the world.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The ocean is a vast joined-up area of salt water covering nearly three-quarters of Earth's surface. We have five named ocean areas: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'ocean'
An ocean is a very big area of salt water between the continents.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: The Pacific ocean is on both sides of the world. Correction: The world is round and spherical in shape like a ball. If we cut it and lay it out flat it will look like there are two Pacific oceans but they are one connected ocean when looking at the Earth in a 3D perspective.
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