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picture to plan could be used to introduce or reinforce concepts.
In
this activity, the class is invited to go up in a balloon
with Geo the lynx, and look at what the earth looks like
from the air.
Before
starting the simulation, discuss what the pupils think Geo
might see if he goes up in his balloon. Will he see more
of the land? Will things look the same or smaller? Click
the 'Play' button and read out Geo's speech, pause when
views of the land are shown. Ask pupils what they notice
about these views. At the end of the presentation, ask the
pupils whether the expected to see what Geo saw.
This
introduction to plan views could lead into a discussion
about maps and how they are simple pictures of the land,
seen from the air.
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