Continents: large land masses on Earth that are divided by oceans, seas, and rivers. Remember them as "big chunks of land." Oceans: large bodies of salt water that cover the majority of the Earth's surface and connect the continents. Remember them as "great bodies of water."
Continents and Oceans
Our world is made up of land and water. The seven large lands are called continents.
What are continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica. We live on the continent of North America.
Seven Continents
Name one of the seven continents
The 7 continents from largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. This silly sentence may help you remember the names of the continents: All Ants Need Sugar And Eat Apples.
The Seven Continents
What is the largest continent on Earth?
- Australia
- South America
- Asia
- North America
What is the smallest continent on Earth?
- Australia
- South America
- Asia
- North America
Use the silly sentence: All Ants Need Sugar and Eat Apples to name all 7 continents in order from largest to smallest.
Draw a monkey playing the drums on a giant slice of pizza
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
- Atlantic
- Pacific
- Artic
- Indian
Continents and Oceans Recap
Write down the names of all 7 continents Label each continent Order from smallest to largest Cut and Paste in order
Activity
Independently, complete the Flocabulary "Continents" assignment.
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