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Let’s Learn the Seven Continents of the World

WINGS Continents Project

GPS Standards and Elements:

Element	Increases vocabulary to reflect a growing range of interests and knowledge.	GPS.01.LA.ELA1LSV1.d
Element	Reads and listens to a variety of texts and uses new words in oral and written language.	GPS.01.LA.ELA1R5.a
Element	Writes texts of a length appropriate to address a topic and tell a story.	GPS.01.LA.ELA1W1.a
Element	Begins to use a variety of resources (picture dictionaries, the Internet, books) and strategies to gather information to write about a topic.	GPS.01.LA.ELA1W1.k
Element	locate all of the continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, and Australia.	GPS.01.SS.SS1G3.a
Element	locate the major oceans: Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian	GPS.01.SS.SS1G3.b

Essential Questions:

Why is it important to know location?

How can I construct a model of the Earth that displays continents and oceans?

How can I compare the people, animals, weather, and land of my continent with other continents?

How do I organize facts about a selected continent to communicate those facts to others?

Project Directions:

1. Work with your partner and complete the web quest on the seven continents of the world. CLICK HERE to start your quest! Choose one continent that you find the most interesting, besides North America, while on your search.

1. Use the data sheet provided to fill in the information that you find on your continent.

☺ Now you will be doing more research. CLICK HERE to find more information on your continent. Also use the books that are in the room to find more information about your continent.

2. Complete a graphic organizer for each continent.

3. Write a paragraph and compare the natural habitats and cultures of the continents with the habitat and cultures of North America. Tell which habitats and cultures they prefer.

4. Create a report on your findings.

1. Make sure you answer the following in your report:

1. What is the name of your continent?

2. What are some of the countries are in the continent?

3. What do the people look and dress like? How are they different and the same from ours?

4. What kinds of animals are found there?

5. What types of weather?

6. What kinds of landforms are seen there?

7. What kinds of holidays are celebrated?

8. Where and how do they produce their food?

9. What are some kinds of food that they eat?

10. What special things did you find about the continent?

5. Create a project based on your research that presents information about your selected continent. (ex: project board, example of housing, food, clothing, transportation, Power Point).

Assessment:

My Project Rubric

Grading Rubric

Other Needed Materials:

Graphic Organizers

Resources

http://web.mac.com/varkgirl/iWeb/Continents/Introduction.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm

United Streaming Video- -Maps: Where Am I?(Ask Mrs. Marsh for help finding and watching the video.)

Unit Vocabulary

Websites on the Seven Continents of the World

North America