Unit Topic- Geography

    Lesson Topic- The Seven Continents

    Grade Level- 3

Lesson Objectives

• The student will be able to identify each of the seven continents of the world.

• The student will be able to name specific landmarks and characteristics that correspond to each of the seven continents.

Instructional Technique

• Class lecture

• Class discussion

• Independent work

Instructional Materials

• “Field Trip Around the World” worksheet

• “Field Trip Around the World” interactive website

• Final assessment

• A map of the world

Theoretical Perspective- It is important for students to learn about the seven continents so that they can grasp a better sense of the world around them. They will learn how to identify each of the continents based on their characteristics and how they appear on a map. After this lesson, they will have basic knowledge of other cultures as well as map skills, which will be crucial in their future lives.

Procedure

• We will begin the lesson by asking students if they can name all of the seven continents.
• After having this class discussion, we will teach the students about some of the landmarks and characteristics of each continent. This will also include us labeling a map of the seven continents, which will also be given to the students as a reference.
• Next, the students will independently navigate through the “Field Trip Around the World” website. While using the website, students will be given a worksheet that corresponds to each question. On the worksheet, the students need to label each of the seven continents, as well as write two important facts that they learned for each continent.
• The students will then hand in the worksheet after they have completed the website. Questions will be answered to clarify the material they have learned so far. 
• All students are encouraged to go back onto the website and explore the external links to learn more about the continents.
• To conclude the lesson, on the following day, the students will be given the final assessment. For the assessment, the students are given each of the seven continents. Their job is to label each one. On the second half of the page, students will be asked to write 3-4 sentences describing each of the continents. This includes using landmarks, characteristics, and any other information that was learned from the day before.

Adaptations

• Students who need more help will be assigned to work with a partner during the website activity, so that they can ask questions and have extra support.

• Students who have trouble taking notes during the lecture will be given a printed copy of the important information.

• The interactive website is not a timed activity. Students who need longer time will be allowed more time.

Evaluation

• We will determine if we have met our objectives if the students are able to complete the final assessment with limited trouble. If the students are able to label each of the seven continents and describe each one in three to four sentences, then we have met our goals. Also, if the students were able to complete the “Field Trip Around the World” worksheet successfully, they have all of the tools needed to complete the final assessment.

 

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