Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify the oceans and continents.
Materials and Prep
- World map or globe
- Blank map of the world
- Colored pencils or markers
- Paper
Activities
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Create a World Map
Using the blank map of the world, have the student draw the outlines of the continents and label them. Encourage them to use different colors for each continent.
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Locate the Oceans
Show the student the world map or globe and point out the different oceans. Have them write down the names of the oceans on a separate piece of paper.
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Ocean and Continent Match
Create flashcards with the names of the oceans and continents. Shuffle the flashcards and ask the student to match the correct ocean with its corresponding continent.
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Continents Quiz
Give the student a blank piece of paper and ask them to write down the names of the continents from memory. Once they are done, check their answers and provide feedback.
Talking Points
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Continents are large land masses on Earth. They are like big pieces of land that are surrounded by water.
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There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America.
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Oceans are large bodies of saltwater that cover most of Earth's surface. There are five oceans: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.
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The continents and oceans are important to know because they help us understand the geography of our planet and how different countries and cultures are spread out across the world.