1. World Geography
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2. Introduction Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 6th
Objective: To inform students of different locations around the world: including different countries, cities, mountain ranges, deserts and bodies of water bordering the different continents.
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3. Enjoy learning about world geography!
Lesson Directions
Today you will be learning about world geography. You will be learning about the geography of countries, cities, mountain ranges, deserts and bodies of water found on the seven continents. To begin this exciting activity, follow the following directions:
Click on the lesson arrow at the bottom right of this page.
Navigate through slides by clicking on the arrows found at the bottom of each slide.
Read each slide carefully to gather information about geography found around the world.
You may return to the beginning of the presentation at any time by clicking on the ‘World’ icon found in the upper left hand corner of each slide.
At the conclusion of the lesson, a slide will appear saying you may take the lesson’s quiz immediately or return to the beginning of the lesson to read through it again.
To take the quiz immediately, click on the ‘Quiz’ arrow.
To return to the beginning of presentation, click on the ‘Lesson’ arrow.
Enjoy learning about world geography!
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4. Lesson
You are now ready to begin your lesson. The slides will provide information with geography pertaining to each of the seven continents in the world. Be sure to follow the arrows to navigate your way through the lesson.
Be sure to study each slide carefully, so you can be well prepared for the quiz.
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5. Asia Great Wall of China Mount Everest Previous Next
Asia is the continent which is home to the most people on Earth (Over 3.8 Billion people)
The east coast of Asia is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the southern part of Asia is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Also, the northern part of Asia borders the Arctic Ocean.
Major Countries: China, Japan, India, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan
Major cities: Beijing (China), Hong Kong (China), Tokyo (Japan), Mumbai (India)
China is home to the Great Wall of China, the world’s largest human made structure.
Asia is home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain.
Great Wall of China
Mount Everest
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6. Map of Himalaya Mountain Range
Asia
Major Mountain Range: Himalayas Mount Everest is part of the Himalaya mountain range.
Map of Himalaya Mountain Range
Himalaya picture
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7. Africa Egyptian Pyramid Previous Next
2nd largest continent in size and in human population with just over a billion people
On Africa’s west coast is the Atlantic Ocean and on the east coast is the Indian Ocean.
Bordering Northern Africa is the Mediterranean Sea.
The highest point in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro.
Home to the Sahara Desert, the world’s largest desert
Also home of the Kalahari Desert
Nile River; World’s longest river (4,160 miles)
The world famous pyramids are found in Africa (Egypt)
Major Countries: South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria
Egyptian
Pyramid
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8. Africa
Landform Map
Sahara Desert
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9. Australia/Oceania Smallest Continent in size and human population
Major Countries: Australia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea
Major City: Sydney (Australia)
Oceans on the continent: Indian and Pacific Ocean
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the north-east coast of Australia; the world’s largest coral reef system
Home to many volcanic islands
Great Barrier Reef
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10. Europe 6th largest continent in terms of size (2nd smallest)
Major Countries: France, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece
Major cities: London (England), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany),
On the west coast of Europe is the Atlantic Ocean and in northern Europe is the Artic Ocean
Also is surrounded by several famous seas: the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, North Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Alp
Mountains
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11. Europe Landform Map Home of the Alps; a world famous mountain range
Famous Human Features: Eiffel Tower, Big Ben clock Tower and the Roman Colosseum
Roman Colosseum
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12. South America World 4th largest continent in size
On the South America’s west coast is the Pacific Ocean and on the east coast is the Atlantic Ocean
Major Countries: Brazil, Argentina and Peru
Major Cities: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Lima (Peru)
Home of many major landforms
Amazon
Rainforest
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13. South America
Major Landforms: Andes Mountains (Longest Mtn. range in the world), Amazon River (world’s largest river in volume), Amazon Rainforest and Angel Falls (world’s highest waterfall)
Andes
Mountains
Angel Falls
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14. North America Niagara Falls Previous Next
3rd largest continent in the world in size
Major Countries: United States of America, Canada and Mexico
Major Cities: New York City (USA), Los Angeles (USA), Chicago (USA), Cleveland (USA), Mexico City (Mexico), Havana (Cuba) and Toronto (Canada)
On the east coast is the Atlantic and on the west coast is the Pacific Ocean. Also, bordering the northern tip of the continent is the Artic Ocean
Major Mountain Ranges: Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains and Sierra Madres
Famous Landform: Niagara Falls (Large Water Fall)
Niagara Falls
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15. North America (USA)
Major Landforms: Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River (US longest river) and Mount McKinley (Highest mtn. peak in North Amer.)
Famous human features: Statue of Liberty, White House and Willis Tower (previously Sears Tower)
Grand Canyon
Statue of Liberty
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16. Antarctica Made of 98% ice Coldest and windiest place in the world
Officially no human population; the people on the continent are governmental researchers
Surrounded by the Artic Ocean, Southern Ocean and Indians Ocean
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17. Additional Resources to look at
-this website can be used to find additional information and facts regarding world geography.
-farther your world geography knowledge by looking at all the flags of all the countries around the world.
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18. World Geography
Congratulations!!! You have now completed the world geography lesson! If you feel you are familiar with the different information presented in the lesson, then you can click the bottom right arrow to take the quiz right now. You also may return to the beginning of the lesson by clicking the bottom left arrow. Then of course, you still have the option to click the globe in order to return the homepage.
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19. Question 1 Asia North America South America Africa
This continent is home to the largest desert in the world, Sahara desert, and is also home of the famous Egyptian Pyramids. Which continent is this?
Asia
North America
South America
Africa

20. Question 2 Asia North America South America Africa
This continent has the most people in the world living in it. Two major countries include China and Japan. The highest mountain peak in the world can also be found at Mount Everest in the Himalayas. Which continent is this?
Asia
North America
South America
Africa

21. Question 3
This continent is home to many huge land forms. These include the largest river in volume (Amazon River), the longest mountain range in the world (Andes Mountains) and home to the Amazon Rainforest. On the west coast of this continent is the Pacific Ocean and on the east coast is the Atlantic Ocean. Which continent is this?
Asia
North America
South America
Africa

22. Correct!!!
Way to go! Africa is the correct answer. Please click on the Sahara Desert to move on to question #2.

23. Great Job!!!
Nice!!! Asia is correct. Please click on the picture of Mount Everest and move on to the next question.

24. Wow!!!
South America is correct! Great job! Please click on the picture of the Amazon Rainforest now.

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29. Citation Page Citation Page #2 Yahoo image search:
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