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- Year 1
What is a continent?
In this lesson we are going to be learning about the seven continents. We are going to learn what a Geographer is and how important they are. We will be looking at the seven continents, comparing their size and location on our planet. We will then be learning all about what the equator is. Let's get started!
- Year 1
What is a continent?
In this lesson we are going to be learning about the seven continents. We are going to learn what a Geographer is and how important they are. We will be looking at the seven continents, comparing their size and location on our planet. We will then be learning all about what the equator is. Let's get started!
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Locating each continent on a map
- Identifying a continent by its shape
- Definition of a continent
- Definition of a continent