Using maps to locate the countries of Europe
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use atlas maps and a globe to locate the continent and countries of Europe.
Key learning points
- Europe extends from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to Asia (east), to Arctic Circle (north) to the Mediterranean Sea (south).
- Atlas maps and a globe can be used to identify the location of countries in Europe.
Keywords
Continent - A large landmass on Earth of which there are seven: Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Antarctica, Europe and Oceania.
Location and position - A location is the particular position of something on Earth.
Globe - A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Atlas map - Atlas maps show the location of places and features at global or national scale.
Common misconception
The UK is no longer in Europe.
The UK is located in Europe but is no longer part of the European Union (a political and economic union of 27 European countries).
Teacher tip
Learners may need additional support with using an atlas to locate the countries of Europe.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many continents are there?
Q2.People who create maps are called cartographers.
Q3.Match the country to the correct continent.
Europe
South America
Oceania
Asia
Africa
Q4.Which of these is a continent?
Q5.Which of these are oceans?
Q6.Match the correct definitions.
These are natural features, e.g. lakes and mountains.
These are man made features, e.g. bridges and roads.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which continent is the UK found in?
Q2.Which ocean borders Europe?
Q3.A globe is more accurate than an Atlas map because it is .
Q4.Which of these countries are in Europe?
Q5.Italy is in Southern Europe.
Q6.What topics would help us learn about continents?
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