Using maps to locate countries in North and South America
I can locate selected countries in North and South America on a map, identify lines of latitude and longitude, and start to appreciate the size of these continents.
Using maps to locate countries in North and South America
I can locate selected countries in North and South America on a map, identify lines of latitude and longitude, and start to appreciate the size of these continents.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A continent is usually defined as a group of countries on a continuous landmass with associated islands.
- North and South America are huge continents, joined by central America.
- North and South America are huge and have a diverse range of environments; they are popular travel destinations.
- Paper and digital atlases and maps can be used to investigate the location of North and South America.
Common misconception
North America is the same as USA.
Use maps to identify the different countries that make up the continent of North America.
Keywords
Continent - A continent is a large landmass on Earth and there are seven: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania.
Location - A location is the particular position of something on Earth.
Equator - The Equator is an imaginary line encircling Earth at 0° latitude and is an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
Northern hemisphere - The northern hemisphere is the half of Earth located north of the Equator.
Southern hemisphere - The southern hemisphere is the half of Earth located south of the Equator.
Equipment
Atlases
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
North America
Europe
Asia
South America