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Around the world

This is a map of the world. It shows us all the countries and oceans.

A map of the world with all the countries and oceans labelled. This is a map of the world. It shows us all the countries and oceans.

A map of the world with all the countries and oceans labelled.

There are seven continents in the world which have different countries in them and are all surrounded by different bodies of water.

North America consists of countries such as United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is surround by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

South America consists of countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. It is surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Europe consists of countries such as Spain, Italy, and United Kingdom. It is surrounded by the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

Africa consists of countries such as Ethiopia, South Africa, and Zambia. It is surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Asia consists of countries such as Pakistan, China, and Nepal. It is surround by the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Australia consists of countries such as New Zealand, Tasmania, and New Guinea. It is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Antarctica is the coldest continent making it difficult to live in. It is surrounded by the Antarctic Ocean.

Explore the map in more detail with the following printable Map of the World document.

Map of the World

Press the Activity button to access the Map of the World.

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Think about the following questions:

  • Are there any countries you wish to learn more about?
  • What countries do you know of?
  • Are these countries important to you in any way?

You can record your thoughts using a method of your choice.

Action

Task 1: My flag

Choose three of the following questions to answer. Record your answers using a method of your choice.

Name a country that is important to you.

What country were you born in?

Do you have family members that live in another country? Where do they live?

Is there a country that you have lived in before, or would like to live in one day?

Is there a country that you have visited, or would like to visit one day?

Choose one of the countries from the answers you gave. How would you describe this country's flag?

Find a picture or description of this flag so that you can recreate it. You can make your flag using the following printable My Flag document, or use another method of your choice. You can also make an audio clip of a description of this flag.

My Flag

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Task 2: Choose an option

Select one of the following options to complete.

Option 1: Map it!

Using a digital map, a globe, or a paper map, try to find your country of importance and label it.

Press ‘World Map’ to reveal a map of the world.

You can use the following printable Map of the World document to find your country of importance. You can also complete this activity using another method of your choice.

Map of the World

Press the Activity button to access the Map of the World.

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Option 2: Describe it!

Where in the world is this country? Describe where this country is found in the world. You can use a method of your choice to record your description.

Press ‘Jamaica’ to reveal an example.

This country is called Jamaica. It is an island in the Caribbean Sea, which is in the Atlantic Ocean.

Brainstorm

Reflect

Reflect on the following questions:

  • What do you think this map or recording would be like if we asked everyone in your city or town to locate their countries in this activity?
  • What makes a country important to someone?

Consolidation

About my country

Now that you have found your country and created the flag, it is time to share a little more information about this country!

You can use videos or books. You can ask a family member or explore pictures of this country.

Using a method of your choice, record five important facts about this country.

Press ‘Facts’ to reveal the definition of facts.

Facts are sentences that are true.

Complete the graphic organizer, The Country That Is Important To Me, in your notebook or use the following fillable and printable document.

The Country That Is Important To Me Is

Press the Activity button to access the The Country that is Important to Me.

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Share your facts!

Now it’s your chance to share facts about your country. How can you share?

Press ‘Share’ to reveal how to share.

  • You can share with a family member, community member, or friend
  • You can share with your teacher or a partner from your class
  • You can share with a small group
  • You can make a video or audio clip of yourself sharing your information

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.