Summary
Introduces the world's oceans, where they are, and why the ocean matters to weather, travel, and life. Combines geography and Earth awareness.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Most of Earth is covered by ocean water, divided into named oceans. Oceans shape weather, carry ships, and are home to countless creatures.
- Which is the largest ocean?
- Why is the ocean important to people who live far from it?
- How do maps show the difference between land and ocean?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: ocean, coast, map, water.
Try it: Find the oceans on a globe. Name the one nearest to where you live.