Making a globe

Foreign Language

• The child learned vocabulary related to geography, such as continents, countries, and oceans.
• They practiced describing the location of different places on the globe in the target language.
• The activity provided an opportunity for the child to practice asking and answering questions about countries and cultures.

History

• The child learned about the history of cartography and how globes have been used throughout history.
• They gained an understanding of how the discovery of new lands and exploration shaped the way the world was represented on globes.
• The activity allowed the child to explore different historical maps and globes to compare and contrast how the world was depicted in different time periods.

Science

• The child learned about the Earth's shape and how globes accurately represent its shape.
• They gained an understanding of latitude and longitude and how they are used to locate places on a globe.
• The activity provided an opportunity for the child to explore the Earth's physical features, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts, by examining a globe.

Continued development related to the activity can include creating a mini-globe using other materials like clay or papier-mâché. This can further enhance the child's understanding of the Earth's shape and geography. Additionally, they can research and learn about different types of maps used in cartography, such as topographic maps or thematic maps, to deepen their knowledge of mapmaking.

Book Recommendations

• The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid by Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco: This book combines geography and exploration, providing fascinating information about unique places around the world.
• Mapping the World: An Illustrated History of Cartography by Ralph E. Ehrenberg: This book explores the history of mapmaking and the development of globes throughout different time periods.
• Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia by DK: This comprehensive reference book covers various aspects of geography, including maps, globes, and geographical features.