Educational worksheet comparing maps and globes with interactive activities.

Let’s solve this step by step.

First, look at Part 1: “Drag the characteristics in the correct side.”
We have two columns: MAPS and GLOBE. We need to sort each characteristic into the right column.

Let’s go through each one:

- “Are flat” → Maps are flat (like paper or screen). Globes are round. So this goes under MAPS.
- “Show the whole planet.” → A globe shows the entire Earth as a sphere. Maps usually show only part of it. So this goes under GLOBE.
- “Can show us many places.” → Both can, but maps often show more detail for many places (like cities, roads). But globes also show many places — just less detailed. Actually, both can do this… but let’s see context. The worksheet probably expects this under MAPS, since maps are used for local/regional details.
Wait — actually, looking again: “Can show us many places” is vague. But compared to “Only show the continents and oceans” (which is for globes), maybe “many places” means specific locations like towns, streets — which maps do better. So we’ll put this under MAPS.

But let’s check all first.

- “Are a sphere shape.” → That’s definitely GLOBE.
- “Are models of the Earth.” → Both are! But globes are 3D models, maps are 2D representations. Still, both model Earth. Hmm. Maybe this goes under both? But the table has separate columns. Let’s think: typically, globes are called “models,” while maps are “drawings.” Looking ahead, there’s “Drawings of places (map key)” — that’s clearly maps. So “Are models of the Earth” likely refers to globes. Put under GLOBE.
- “Help us find our way.” → Both can, but maps are more commonly used for navigation (GPS, road maps). Globes aren’t practical for finding your way around town. So probably MAPS.
- “Only show the continents and oceans.” → Globes usually don’t show small details — just big features. Maps can show tiny details. So this is GLOBE.
- “Shows different places and used for directions.” → Again, maps are used for directions (like Google Maps). Globes aren’t. So MAPS.
- “Drawings of places (map key)” → Definitely MAPS — map keys are on maps.
- “Can be on paper or on the computer.” → Maps can be printed or digital. Globes are physical objects (though you can have digital globes, traditionally they’re physical). In school context, this is likely referring to maps. So MAPS.

Wait — let’s list them clearly:

Characteristics to sort:

Left column (to assign):
1. Are flat → MAPS
2. Can show us many places → MAPS (since maps show cities, streets, etc.)
3. Are models of the Earth → GLOBE (as 3D model)
4. Only show the continents and oceans → GLOBE
5. Drawings of places (map key) → MAPS

Right column:
6. Show the whole planet → GLOBE
7. Are a sphere shape → GLOBE
8. Help us find our way → MAPS (practical navigation)
9. Shows different places and used for directions → MAPS
10. Can be on paper or on the computer → MAPS

Now, count how many per column.

MAPS should get:
- Are flat
- Can show us many places
- Help us find our way
- Shows different places and used for directions
- Drawings of places (map key)
- Can be on paper or on the computer → that’s 6

GLOBE should get:
- Show the whole planet
- Are a sphere shape
- Are models of the Earth
- Only show the continents and oceans → that’s 4

That adds up to 10 items — good.

So final sorting:

MAPS:
- Are flat
- Can show us many places
- Help us find our way
- Shows different places and used for directions
- Drawings of places (map key)
- Can be on paper or on the computer

GLOBE:
- Show the whole planet
- Are a sphere shape
- Are models of the Earth
- Only show the continents and oceans

Now Part 2: Fill in the blanks with “globe” or “map”.

1. _________ is a model of earth. → From above, “Are models of the Earth” was assigned to GLOBE. Also, common knowledge: a globe is a 3D model of Earth. So answer: globe

2. _________ is a picture of a place. → Maps are pictures/drawings of places. Globes are not “pictures” — they’re models. So answer: map

Double-checking:

Part 1 sorting seems consistent with standard geography teaching.

Part 2:
- Globe = model of Earth ✔️
- Map = picture of a place ✔️

All set.

Final Answer:

Part 1:
MAPS:
- Are flat
- Can show us many places
- Help us find our way
- Shows different places and used for directions
- Drawings of places (map key)
- Can be on paper or on the computer

GLOBE:
- Show the whole planet
- Are a sphere shape
- Are models of the Earth
- Only show the continents and oceans

Part 2:
1. globe
2. map