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Canada and the world

Explore this video entitled "Canada and the World" to learn more about Canada’s place in the world.

Use the video to help you fill in the blanks.

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Action

Task 1: Continents game

Can you name the continents of the world?

Press the following tabs to learn more about continents.

A continent is a large area of land on the Earth.

The map of the world shows the seven continents labeled as: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, and Antarctica.

The map of the world shows the seven continents labeled as: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, and Antarctica.

  • North America is in the Northern Hemisphere (the top left on the map).
  • South America is in the Southern Hemisphere (the bottom left on the map).
  • Antarctica is a land mass covering the bottom of the world.
  • Europe is in the Northern Hemisphere towards the East (top right on the map).
  • Asia is next to Europe and also in the North Hemisphere towards the East (top right on the map).
  • Africa is divided almost in half by the Equator. Therefore some of the continent is in the Northern Hemisphere, and some is in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa is below Europe on the map.
  • Australia/Oceania is in the Southern Hemisphere below Asia.

Let’s play a game!

Which continent is missing? For each map and list of continents, find out which continent is missing.

Select the correct answer, then press 'Check Answer' to see how you did.

Task 2: Oceans game

Can you name the oceans of the world?

Press the following tabs to learn more about the oceans.

An ocean is a huge body of salt water. Oceans cover nearly 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. Oceans have almost 98 percent of all the water on Earth.

The map of the world showing the five oceans labeled as: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and Antarctic Ocean.

The map of the world showing the five oceans labeled as: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Antarctic Ocean.

  • The Pacific Ocean exists next to North and South America, Asia, and Australia.
  • The Atlantic Ocean is located between Eastern North and South America, and Western Africa and Europe.
  • The Indian Ocean is located between Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, and Western Australia.
  • The Arctic Ocean is located at the top of the world, which we consider the North Pole.
  • The Southern or Antarctic Ocean is located around Antartica.
Together, they can be examined as one world ocean because water flows freely between them.

Which ocean is missing?

This time, we are going to figure out the ocean that is missing. For each map and list of oceans, can you find which ocean is missing?

Select the correct answer, then press 'Check Answer' to see how you did.

Task 3: Continents and oceans map

Now that we have had some practice locating the continents and oceans on a map, let’s create our own map and label all the continents and oceans of the world.

Complete the Continents and Oceans Map in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.

You can also create a detailed written or audio description of the locations of different continents and oceans, or use a mapping platform of your choice.

Press the Activity button to access the Continents and Oceans Map.

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Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

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Are there any other ways to display the location of continents and oceans of the Earth?

Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice. If possible, share your ideas with a partner.

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Consolidation

Where in the world?

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Now that you can describe and locate the continents and oceans of the world, let's use direction words to complete the sentences in the following activity.

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Create two or three more sentences about the continents and oceans using direction words.

Record your sentences in a notebook or another method of your choice.

Comparing the world: globe vs map

What other ways did you think of to display locations of continents and oceans?

Press ‘Possible Answers’ to reveal other ways to display different locations of continents and oceans.

  • text globe
  • pictures
  • digital app
  • drawing or painting
  • descriptions (oral or written)
  • stories
  • star

Press ‘Globe’ to reveal the definition of a globe.

A globe is a ball-shaped object that shows the land and water surrounding the Earth.

In this learning activity, we explored maps that showed the continents and the oceans. Globes also share this information.

Explore the following images of the world map and the globe.

What are some similarities and differences between globes and maps that you notice?

Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice.

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.

Press ’Discover More‘ to extend your skills.

Continents inquiry

There is so much to learn about an entire continent! Choose one of the continents to research further. Select one of the following topics to learn more about:

  • the continent’s climate
  • the continent’s animals
  • the continent’s bodies of water
  • the continent’s land features
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Record your questions and responses for your chosen continent and topic.

Complete the Continent Information graphic organizer in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.

Continent Information

My Continent:(Blank)

My topic:(Blank)
Questions I have about my topic Answers I researched

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Continent Information. 

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Part 1: Postcard

Create a postcard or a slide with words and/or images related to your continent and your chosen topic.

You can create a digital or paper postcard to describe what you have learned about the continent and your topic. You can also use another method of your choice.

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Part 2: Class jigsaw

If possible, share your postcard, slides, written piece, or audio clip with a peer or your class. You will also listen to others presenting information about different continents. This will help you learn about all seven continents. Use the following organizer to record the information you have learned from the presentations.

Complete the Continents Jigsaw in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.

Continents Jigsaw

Continent

Climate

Animals

Bodies of water

Land features

Africa

Asia

Europe

Australia

Antarctica

North America

South America

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Continents Jigsaw. 

Activity (Open PDF in a new window)