Continents Discovery with Interactive Globe
Students explore Earth's landmasses using hands-on activities with inflatable globes, mapping exercises, and interactive discovery to understand the seven continents and their relationships.
60 minutes
Whole Class
Hands-on Exploration
Learning Objectives
- Identify and name all seven continents
- Understand Earth's water-to-land ratio through experience
- Locate continents on maps and globes
- Describe continental relationships and hemispheres
- Use memory aids to remember continent names
Key Concepts
Seven Continents
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, South America
Hemisphere Groupings
Western: North & South America; Eastern: Asia, Africa, Europe; Southern: Australia, Antarctica
Memory Device
"Always Ask About Eating Nice New Salad" (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, South America)
Extension Activities
Alternative Activity: 3D Earth Model
- Students create papier-mâché or clay Earth models
- Paint continents and oceans with accurate colors
- Use push pins to mark Caribbean location
- Label all major continental features
- Present models to younger classes
Cross-Curricular Connections:
- Mathematics: Calculate continent size ratios
- Science: Explore continental drift theory
- Art: Create artistic continent representations
- Language Arts: Write continent travel brochures