1. Around Our Continents

2. Aim
I can locate continents, countries and oceans of the world accurately.
I can understand key features of the continents of the world.
Success Criteria
I can confidently locate the 7 continents of the world using a world map.
I can name the major oceans of the world.
I can begin to tell my partner 2-3 facts about some of the continents of the world.
I can research and explain my own key facts about continents of the world.

3. Key Words
world map
continent
country
population
ocean
land
globe

4. Key Words - Continents Africa Antarctica Asia Australasia Europe
North America
South America

5. Can you name the continent
Can you name the continent? Your teacher is going to give you some clues. Can you work together to name the continent?

6. L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
This continent is the second smallest continent in size.
Most countries on this continent use the Euro as their currency.
Which continent am I?

7. It is the largest continent on Earth, with over 48 countries.
L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
It is the largest continent on Earth, with over 48 countries.
Half of the world’s population (people) live on this continent, over 4 billion!
Which continent am I?

8. This continent has more sheep than humans!
L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
This continent has more sheep than humans!
It is the only continent that has one country!
It is the largest island and the smallest continent in the world.
Over half of this continent is desert.
Which continent am I?

9. L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
It is home to the largest desert in the world – The Sahara and one of the world’s longest rivers – The Nile.
The equator passes directly through this continent so it gets lots of direct sunlight throughout the year.
It is the second largest continent in the world.
The population of this continent is just over one billion.
Which continent am I?

10. L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
This continent is twice the size of Europe. Wow!
The population is around 529 million.
This continent has 9 time zones!
It is home to some of the world’s technology giants such as Google, Apple and Microsoft.
The largest countries are the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Which continent am I?

11. L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
Brazil is the largest country. Brazil hosted the Football World Cup in 2014.
Soccer is the most popular sport.
The population of this continent is 388 million.
This continent has the second longest river in the world – The Amazon.
Other large countries include Columbia, Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Which continent am I?

12. This continent is known as the ‘frozen continent’.
L.O. I can name the 7 continents.
This continent has no cities or villages! The only settlements that exist are ‘research bases’ where Scientists go and research what the it is like!
It is the highest, driest, windiest, emptiest, coldest place on earth. Brrrrrrrrr!
The size of this continent keeps changing! It is bigger in winter than in summer because of large amount of sea ice that forms!
This continent is known as the ‘frozen continent’.
Which continent am I?

13. The Major Oceans (MTYT) Can you spot the oceans on the globe?

14. The Major Oceans Can you work in your table groups to name all the oceans?

15. Let’s listen to the song about continents and oceans.
Can you correctly name all the oceans and continents?