This document introduces the subject of geography by discussing its key components like continents, countries, and oceans. It explains that geography involves studying large land areas that can include multiple countries. The document aims to help students understand the basics of geography, including defining continents, countries, oceans, and knowing how many of each exist. It provides success criteria for students to demonstrate their knowledge of these core geographic concepts and terms.

1.  Huge expanses of land that
may be made up of many
different countries.
Before we study a subject it
makes sense to take some
time to consider just what
geography actually is. In this
lesson we will consider all
aspects of geography and
complete some tasks which
will further our understanding
of what the next few years in
this exciting subject is all
about.
Learning Capabilities
Determined learner
Adaptable learner
Self-reliant learner
25 September
2017
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

2.  You can learn and apply several key geographical terms.
 You use a limited range of specialist terms.
 You have a reasonable accuracy in the use of spelling, punctuation
and grammar.
 You also apply geographical language to describe location.
 You use a good range of specialist terms
 You have a considerable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
 You also use geographical terms and language to develop a conclusion.
You use a wide range of specialist terms where appropriate.
 Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Learning Outcomes – Success Criteria
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

3. • What is a continent?
• What is a country?
• What is an ocean?
• How many continents
are there?
• How many oceans are
there?
• How many countries are
there?
• Seven
• A nation with
boundaries
• A large landmass
• Five
• One hundred and ninety
six
• A large expanse of water
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

4. LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.
Can you explain this map? What is it showing? What is the continent called?

5. In exams they will not label the
continents or oceans. As such you
are expected to know them!
Task: Create a labelled world map to
show the continents and oceans
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

6. Draw horizontal lines for the
Equator, Tropic of Capricorn and
Tropic of Cancer.
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

7. Label on the World’s 7 largest
economies (richest countries).
You may need to google these.
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

8. Shade in different biomes in an
appropriate colour. They are:- The
Tundra, The Deserts, Rainforest,
Temperate regions, Arctic and
Savannah. Add a key.
LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.

9. LO: To know the continents, oceans and some key countries.