Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and locate the 7 continents on a world map.

Materials and Prep

• World map or globe
• Blank paper
• Colored pencils or markers

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Start by showing the world map or globe to your student and pointing out the different continents.
2. Give your student a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw the outline of a world map.
3. Using colored pencils or markers, have your student color each continent in a different color.
4. Ask your student to label each continent on their map.
5. Once they are done, review the map together and make sure all the continents are correctly labeled.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about the 7 continents of the world."
• "Continents are large landmasses on Earth."
• "There are 7 continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica."
• "North America is where we live. It includes countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico."
• "South America is below North America and is known for countries like Brazil and Argentina."
• "Europe is a continent with many countries, including France, Germany, and Italy."
• "Asia is the largest continent and is home to countries like China, India, and Japan."
• "Africa is a continent known for its diverse wildlife and includes countries like Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa."
• "Australia is a continent and a country. It is known for unique animals like kangaroos and koalas."
• "Antarctica is the coldest continent and is covered in ice. No one permanently lives there."