Neil Armstrong, NASA, and Our Seven Continents
Neil Armstrong, NASA, and Our Seven Continents
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What do you already know about Neil Armstrong, NASA, or the seven continents?
Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain who Neil Armstrong is, what NASA does, and name and locate the seven continents on a world map.
Who Was Neil Armstrong?
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
What Is NASA?
NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is an American agency that explores space and studies the Earth.
Apollo 11 Mission
Apollo 11 was the spacecraft that took Neil Armstrong and his team to the Moon. Armstrong became famous for his 'giant leap for mankind'.
Why Go to Space?
Going to space helps us learn about other planets and how Earth works. NASA uses satellites to look at our world from space.
Looking at Earth from Space
Astronauts and satellites can see the whole Earth at once, which helps scientists learn about weather, oceans, and land.
The Continents of the World
Earth’s land is split into seven big areas called continents. Let's learn their names and where to find them.
What Is a Continent?
A continent is a large area of land. There are seven continents on Earth.
The Seven Continents
Asia is the largest continent. It has the most people and countries.
Australia is the smallest continent. It is known for its unique animals.
Smallest Continent
Largest Continent
Europe and Africa
Europe is known for its history and culture. Africa is famous for wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
The Americas
North America includes the USA, Canada, and Mexico. South America is known for the Amazon rainforest.
Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest continent. It has no permanent residents and is covered in ice.
Continents from Space
From space, astronauts see the continents as huge pieces of land surrounded by oceans.
Connecting NASA and Geography
NASA helps geographers by providing images and information from space, helping us understand the planet better.
What Have You Learned?
You discovered who Neil Armstrong and NASA are, and learned to identify the seven continents on a map.
Quiz: Name the Continents
Can you name all seven continents? Try pointing to them on a map!
Interesting Facts
Did you know? Africa is crossed by the Equator. Australia only has one country on its continent!
Let’s Compare Continents
Asia is the biggest, Australia is the smallest.
Africa has warm rainforests, Antarctica is icy cold.
Climate
Size
Reflect and Share
How does exploring space help us learn about our own planet?
Next Steps
Try drawing your own map of the continents or research more about Neil Armstrong and NASA!
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