Exploring the World: Continents, Countries & Capitals

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Exploring the World: Continents, Countries & Capitals

What do you already know about the geography of the world?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to ask and answer questions about continents, countries, and capitals.

What is Geography?

Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the people who live in them.

The Seven Continents

There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.

Countries Around the World

A country is a nation with its own government. There are about 195 countries in the world today.

What is a Capital City?

A capital city is where the government of a country is based. For example, London is the capital of the UK.

Continents & Capital Cities

Countries: France, Italy, Germany Capitals: Paris, Rome, Berlin

Countries: China, Japan, India Capitals: Beijing, Tokyo, New Delhi

Europe

Asia

Practice Asking Questions

What is the capital of Canada? Which country has Canberra as its capital?

Continents & Countries

Capitals

Which continent is Brazil in? What is the largest country in Africa?

Create Your Own Questions

Write three questions about continents, countries, or capitals. Ask a classmate to answer your questions.

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Lesson Summary

You have learned how to ask and answer questions about the geography of the world. Try using this knowledge in conversations and quizzes!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.