Welcome to Our Wonderful World!

[Audio] Welcome to Our Wonderful World! Today we will explore our amazing planet together. Our World – Earth Earth is about 4.5 billion years old About 71% of Earth is water More than 8 billion people live on Earth.

[Audio] What Is the World? The world is everything around us—land, water, air, plants, animals, and people. Countries and Flags There are about 195 countries Each country has its own flag The United Nations has members from 193 countries (As of 2024, there are 195 countries in the world, including 193 UN member states and 2 observer states (Vatican City and Palestine). The official count most recognized by international organizations and exams is: 193 UN member countries. 2 observer states: Vatican City (Holy See) and Palestine).

[Audio] Our Planet Earth Earth is the planet where we live. It is round and full of life..

[Audio] Continents of the World There are seven big pieces of land called continents. Continents of the World There are 7 continents Largest continent: Asia Smallest continent: Australia.

[Audio] Oceans of the World Oceans are very large bodies of water that cover most of Earth. Oceans of the World There are 5 oceans The Pacific Ocean is the deepest and largest Oceans cover over two-thirds of the planet.

[Audio] People Around the World People live in different countries and speak many languages. People Around the World More than 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide The largest population lives in China and India Every minute 250 babies are born.

[Audio] Homes Around the World Homes look different in different places, but all give us safety and love. Cities and Villages Over 50% of people live in cities Some cities have over 10 million people Villages usually have fewer than 5,000 people.

[Audio] Food Around the World People eat different kinds of food depending on their culture and country. Food Around the World Rice feeds over half of the world’s people Around 1/3 of food is wasted globally People eat different foods based on culture and climate.

[Audio] Clothes Around the World Clothing styles change from place to place and weather to weather..

[Audio] Weather Around the World Hottest and Coldest Places on Earth! ~ Daily View Blogs File:Mesquite Sand Dunes in Death Valley.jpg - Wikipedia Some places are hot, some are cold, and some get a lot of rain or snow. Weather Around the World The coldest recorded temperature is about –89°C The hottest recorded temperature is about 56°C The equator is usually warm all year.

[Audio] Animals Around the World Different animals live in oceans, forests, deserts, and mountains. Scientists have found over 8 million species More than 1 million species are insects Around 41,000 animal species are endangered.

[Audio] Landforms Mountains, valleys, plains, and deserts are shapes of land on Earth. Mount Everest is about 8,849 meters high The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert The Amazon rainforest produces 20% of Earth’s oxygen.

[Audio] Caring for Our World We must not waste water, throw trash, or harm plants and animals. About 97% of water is salty Only 3% is fresh water Less than 1% is drinkable easily.

[Audio] Children Around the World About 1 in every 4 people is a child Millions of children walk to school every day Millions speak more than one language.

[Audio] Schools Around the World In some places, children travel over 5 km to school Some schools have over 2,000 students Other schools have only 10–20 children Residential Option: One World 1 & 2 CUED: Barreras para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes con libros ....

[Audio] We Are Global Citizens We belong to one big world and must be kind and responsible. Helping Our Planet Every year 11 million tons of plastic enter oceans Turning off lights saves electricity and money Planting trees helps clean the air.

[Audio] Review Time! What did we learn today about our amazing world?.

[Audio] Provocation Look at pictures of different places and ask: What do you notice? What do you wonder? “What If?” What if everyone planted one tree? What if there was no plastic? What if you could visit any country?.

[Audio] Exit Ticket One thing I learned today about the world is _______. One question I still have is _______. Answer on Sticky Note Students write on: 🌎 One thing they learned today 💭 One question they still have ❤️ One way they can help the Earth ❤️ 3 Countries & Cities I know.