Magic Planet
A revolutionary teaching tool for Geography
The “Magic Planet” is a revolutionary teaching tool for Geography. It is is a virtual globe which allows pupils to view a rotating image of the earth’s surface. The globe can be programmed to display the path of the past year’s hurricanes, show carbon emissions from countries across the world and, at the touch of a button, drain the water from the planet’s oceans to show tectonic plate activity.
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29/01/10
Excellent piece of kit. I used this with my year 1 class and it really brought the lesson to life. As well as various earth and planet based modes, the planet also has many more creative and fun applications such as a giant eyeball and fish tank which the children loved.
12/02/10
Pupil responses
“I liked the Sun and being able to see where we live from space”. Leanne Year 2
“I found the Moon interesting because you could see the craters”. Marcus Year 3
“Being able to see how earthquakes are started and the brilliant colours of the planets”. Connor Year 4
“A lovely view of the world. It brought the world alive”. Sonny Year 4
“It gave me lots of encouragement to learn more about the earth”. Ellie Year 6
“I like the fact that we can see the earth spinning around”. Charlie Year 6
Staff responses
“A brilliant resource that covers many elements of the primay curriculum. Wish we had one all the time”
“Great for highlighting today’s global issuses in a child friendly manner”
“A resource that could be used to enhance boys’ learning”
“It brought science to life”
“A fantastic resource. Now I know its capabilities I am keen to loan it again for when we do weather and Earth, Sun and Moon”
“Very appropriate for engaging visual learners”
26/03/10
WOW!! This piece of equipment is amazing.
This children absolutely loved it.
It was adaptable from foundation to year 6.
Foundation children sang songs about the sun.
We borrowed it for National Science Week.
For the children to actually see the planets was a massive learning opportunity. (science Coordinator)
Also the technical support was outstanding.