Topic Description: In this lesson, students will use the Internet to locate continents, countries, and oceans all over the world. World Geography is the first unit of 9th grade Global Studies and student background knowledge on world geography can vary quite a bit.
Lesson Goals: Students will...
- identify the location of the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world.
- identify the location of 32 European countries.
- identify the location of 34 African countries.
- identify the location of 15 Middle Eastern countries.
- identify 7 key areas in and around modern day Israel.
- identify the location of 17 Asian countries.
Concept(s):
- Use of Google Sheets to record names of continents, oceans, and countries.
- Use of reputable sources (Google Maps, CIA World Factbook, etc.) to find locations of continents, oceans, and countries.
Description of Data:
- Map 1: Continents and Oceans (7 and 5)
- Map 2: European Countries (32)
- Map 3: African Countries (34)
- Map 4: Middle Eastern Countries (15)
- Map 5: Modern Day Israel (7)
- Map 6: Asian Countries (17)
Lesson Goals: Students will...
- identify the location of the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world.
- identify the location of 32 European countries.
- identify the location of 34 African countries.
- identify the location of 15 Middle Eastern countries.
- identify 7 key areas in and around modern day Israel.
- identify the location of 17 Asian countries.
Concept(s):
- Use of Google Sheets to record names of continents, oceans, and countries.
- Use of reputable sources (Google Maps, CIA World Factbook, etc.) to find locations of continents, oceans, and countries.
Description of Data:
- Map 1: Continents and Oceans (7 and 5)
- Map 2: European Countries (32)
- Map 3: African Countries (34)
- Map 4: Middle Eastern Countries (15)
- Map 5: Modern Day Israel (7)
- Map 6: Asian Countries (17)