Continents Lesson Plans

41. The American Rainbow
...e". 2. Work in small groups of 7 to 8 to cooperatively locate the countries on a map in their text or an atlas that have significance to group members. 3. Utilize the geographic theme LOCATION to connect themselves with countries on a larger wall map: additionally, to use the theme LOCATION to find continents. 4. Use the theme MOVEMENT to better understand the concept of immigration TIME REQUIRED: 3 days. MATERIALS: Student work sheet Atlas World Map Paper for portrait or name card Markers or crayons Yarn PROCEDURE: 1. Introduce the concept of a family tree and pass out assignment sheets for information...

42. We Are Always on the Move
...d he die? - What country was he born in and what country did he die in? - When did he release his theory of Plate Tectonics? - What evidence did he provide with his theory? - When was his theory excepted by other scientists? Lesson 2 Study of Pangaea - watch the clip on brainpop.com - use the seven continents as a jigsaw puzzle and try to create Pangaea. - use other maps to confirm Alfred Wegnere's theories. Lesson 3 Theory Of Plate Tectoncis - What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? - Why didn't experts except his theory right away. - How many plates are there an the earth's crust? - Why are plate boundr...

43. How's the Weather
...ents chart and record the daily temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and pressure for their region. + Current Weather Forecasts and Images + Environment, Nature, Weather + Index of Tropical Data + Weather resources on the Interner U.S. + National Weather Summary 2. Check current satellite views of the continents-Updated every 30 minutes + Satellite Views 3. Access live climate data to chart and record + Climate Data 4. Students will record data in a spreadsheet and chart their findings

44. Where in the World?
...me of Activity: Where in Product the World? Suggestions from: Academic content: Social Studies Kraft Paper Roll - White, 36" x Purpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is to use different 1000' balancing skills with the students as they review/learn important $52.99 facts about each of the continents. White index Prerequisites: The students would need a base knowledge of the Cards Ruled 4x6" different continents and the different balancing skills that can be (pk/100) used to travel throughout the space. Have the students draw the $2.49 continent outlines in art class prior to this activity. The...

45. Treasures of Egypt
...ons/Cultures, History Grade: K-2 Brief Description Students match pictures of Egyptian culture with their descriptions then create Egyptian resource posters. Objectives Students identify words and meanings from the Egyptian culture. Keywords Egyptian treasures Materials Needed World map showing the continents, reproducible Egyptian pictures, small pieces of paper explaining Egyptian pictures, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, envelopes, poster board Lesson Plan Review the seven continents on a world map. Focus on the continent of Africa, explaining that scientists believe it is the oldest civilization. Di...

46. Map Making
...1: Students will use maps and globes to acquire information about people, places, and environments. S.S. Standard 4.12: Students will identify the geographic and human characteristics of the regions of the United States and Nebraska. Student Objectives bullet The students will show the placement of continents and oceans by drawing them on a handmade globe. bullet The students will show the placement of the equator and Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and the North and South Poles by drawing them on the handmade globe. bullet The students will make a flat map from their globe by cutting it wit...

47. Continents of the World
Continents of the World Contents Grade: 2 Created by: Channie Shearer "Completed as part of the requirements for Eled 4050 Fall Semester, 1999, Jay Monson, coarse instructor, USU." Unit Overview: This unit is designed to create an understanding of the world around us. It starts out with a basic lesson about ho...

48. Primary Technology Maps
...oduce developmentally appropriate multimedia products. TC(K-2) 12. Use electronic resources to access and retrieve information. TC(K-2) 14. Identify the Internet as a resource for information. TC(K-2) 15. Utilize information from a locally approved Internet web site. SS(2) Exploring Our 8. Identify continents, Nation oceans, and the equator and using technology, maps, World: and globes. People and Places Local/National Standards: Primary Learning Students will name and identify the Objective(s): seven continents and seven oceans on both a map and a globe. Students will design a multimedia slide. Addition...

49. Biogeography
...rd: bio= life, geo= earth, graph= description biogeographers not only describe where living things are found on earth, but also study how these species spread into different parts of the world One factor that that has affected animal distribution is Continental Drift : Very slow motion/ movement of continents The continents were once one large land mass called Pangea about 225 mya. (TTW tell students that based on the Pangea model India was once connected to Antarctica, N. America and Europe were once connected),TTW also say that when Australia drifted away from the rest of the land masses animals like k...

50. CoBaLTT Lesson Plan: Let's Learn about Animals: 1. Where Do They Live?
...nt Area: Cultural Contexts (Animals & Environment) Connections: 3.1 3.2 Comparisons: 4.1 4.2 Target Audience: Immersion Elementary Grade: 1 Communities: 5.1 5.2 Proficiency Level: Novice Low Purpose: As a basic introduction to an animal unit, students will learn the names and locations of the seven continents of the world and six different biomes where animals can live. Students will also locate these biomes on the continents and classify animals according to their habitats. Context: This lesson is part of the "Let's Learn about Animals" unit which can be found on the CoBaLTT website. The unit includes e...