1. Continents of The World

2. Words of the Day
In your notebook write down the following words and their Chinese translation.
Continent
Country
Elevation
Desert
Ocean
Lake

3. What’s the Definition Write the definition next to the correct word:
One of the Earth’s large land masses. They are split into countries
The height of land above sea level
A large body of water surrounded by land
A very large body of salt water that covers 75% of the Earth’s surface
A nation that has it’s own laws and government
A region with very little rain

4. What’s the Definition Write the definition next to the correct word:
One of the Earth’s large land masses. They are split into countries CONTINENT
The height of land above sea level ELEVATION
A large body of water surrounded by land LAKE
A very large body of salt water that covers 75% of the Earth’s surface OCEAN
A nation that has it’s own laws and government COUNTRY
A region with very little rain DESERT

5. What are the 7 continents?

6. Continent Maps
You will be put in a group of 3 students and given one continent to study
Each group will get a map and a reading
Your group will draw the map of your continent with ALL the countries labeled
Around the map you will write information about your continent (taken from the reading)

7. Continent Maps- Information you must Include
Size: How big is your continent (Km squared)
3 different geographical regions (mountains, deserts, lakes, etc.)
3 tourist attractions
2 interesting facts