Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and locate the seven continents on a world map.
Materials and Prep
- World map (printed or drawn)
- Coloring pencils or markers
- Blank piece of paper
Activities
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Start by showing the world map to the student and explain that the world is divided into continents.
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Ask the student to name any continent they know. Write it down on the blank piece of paper.
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Using the coloring pencils or markers, have the student color the continent they named on the world map.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a few more continents, encouraging the student to name as many as they can.
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After coloring multiple continents, guide the student to locate and color the remaining continents on the map.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Continents are large areas of land on Earth. Can you name any continents you know?"
- "Great job! Let's color the continent you named on the world map."
- "Can you think of any other continents? Let's color them too!"
- "We have colored a few continents. Now, let's find and color the rest of the continents."