Lesson 1:

Introducing Geography World Cup 2006 and Locating Countries, Continents & Capitals.

                                           

 

Today we are going to find the countries that will be participating in the World Cup 2006 using the internet with Google Earth software.

*    Work in pairs on the computers to complete the worksheets.

*    Each person must complete a worksheet.

*    If you need to print off an extra worksheet click here Worksheet 1

*    You can use atlases or Google Earth to complete the Worksheet. You must use either at least five times.

*    The second page of the work sheet has a few brief questions for Homework about which method you liked best.

*    You will be assessed on the quality of information you collect and the work you complete on your worksheets.

 

How it is time to begin. The Software for Google Earth is available on line. Just click on the link below and off you go.

 

Click here to go to Google Earth.

 

You will need to access Google Earth through the shortcut on your desktop after this.

 

Tip: If you have trouble finding the country using Google Earth- type the name in the search at the top left hand corner. Trouble identifying the capital cities- Look for the Stars!!!

 

                                  

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