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The Seven continents of the world today and yesterday1? Essential Question Why do people live and move where they do?

Shared Learning TargetsKnow: I will be able to understand how the geography of the earth is different depending where one lives. Learn : I will learn the some of the unique features about one of the continents by working cooperatively with my group by first completing the continent map and then doing mini research on a specific continent. Show: I will show what I learned by completing a world map and graphic organizer and reporting out to the class and filling in the rest of my graphic organizer from information gathered by other groups. Warm up

More Questions? Does Geography have anything to do with how people live the way they do? How so?

What are some questions you have about how geography effected how early humans lived?

Pick one to respond to in your CNB . Remember to date and title your response. How did it all began? History of World timeline

Earth started out as a Pangaea which came together billions of years ago by a gravitational pulls.Over thousands of years split into large land masses Separated by water ( what water)

On Earth we have 7 continents. They are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Lets discover what is unique about each continent!

AntarcticaIs the 5th largest continent, about 9% of Earths land.The only people that live here are scientists.The Southern Ocean surrounds all sides of the continent.Is covered mostly by ice. Has the coldest and windiest climate on the planet.

Antarcticas AnimalsPenguinsA penguin is a bird that can not fly although they can swim. Their wings are designed to be like flippers to glide through the water.

There are many different kinds of animals that are in Antarctica. These are the most common.Seals Their fat protects them from the cold. They live on the ice but can be under water for up to an hour.TaskBecome and expert on your continent.Step one Label the Continent Map.Research with your group the topics. listed on the graphic organizer.Complete graphic organizer.Share information in visual way . Be creative ! Lets look at a few clues

11AFRICA

Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

AFRICA Contains the longest river, the Nile, which flows North.

AFRICAN ANIMALS

AsiaIs the largest continent, about 30% of the land

AsiaMt. Everest, the worlds tallest mountain is located in Nepal in Asia.

Asian AnimalsCamels

AustraliaIs the smallest continent, about 5% of the land mass

Australian Animals

EuropeIs only bigger than Australia, takes up about 6% of the land mass

European Animals

North AmericaIs the 3rd largest continent, about 16% of the land on earth

North American Animals

South AmericaIs the 4th largest continent, about 12% of the land mass

South American Animalsr

ReviewThe Seven Continents are:Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South AmericaCan you label where the continents are?Can you label the oceans? Use your atlases to help you.

Helpful InformationLook at the world map on page 6 and 7 of the World History Atlas for helpful information. Look on the following websites also FACT MONSTERCIA World Fact Book Africa informationAsia informationAustralia InformationEurope Information