Primary (8-9 years old)
The organization of geographic space: the continents
In this activity, you will discover how the geographical space is organized and we will identify the continents of the world.
In this downloadable, you will find a PDF resource with instructions to invigorate your classes. On one hand, we guide you through the platform tool you’ll be working with, and on the other hand, we propose activities suitable for 8-9-year-old students.
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What will your students learn from this educational activity?
The importance of geographical space organization
Geography is a discipline that allows us to understand the world we live in and the relationship between humans and the environment. Within geography, one of the first lessons learned is the location of continents on the world map. Next, we will explain the importance of this topic in teaching geography to children aged 8 and older.
Why is it important to understand the organization of geographical space?
The location of continents on the world map allows children to understand the organization of geographic space at a global level. This information allows them to visualize how the Earth’s surface is distributed and the relationships that exist between different continents and oceans.
In addition, this lesson allows them to identify different countries and regions of the world and understand how they are organized and related. This is essential for understanding the cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of the world we live in.
Learning the location of continents on the world map also contributes to the development of cognitive and geographic skills in children. Firstly, it allows them to develop spatial visualization skills, i.e., the ability to imagine three-dimensional space in two dimensions.
In addition, knowledge of the location of continents on the world map allows them to develop orientation and location skills in geographic space. These skills are essential for the development of spatial awareness that allows them to move and orient themselves in different environments.
It allows fostering an interest in geography and the world around us
Learning the location of continents on the world map can also foster interest in geography and the world around us. By understanding how the world is organized, they can feel more connected and committed to the environment and people who live in different parts of the world.
In addition, knowledge of the location of continents on the world map can be an opportunity to foster curiosity and research on different topics related to geography, such as natural resources, climate, culture, and history.
How to teach the location of continents on the world map?
To teach the location of continents on the world map to children aged 8 and older, it is important to use different didactic strategies that allow them to learn in a playful and participatory way.
A very useful strategy is the use of digital resources and interactive games such as those found on Geointeractiva, or board games. These games allow children to learn in a playful and fun way while developing cognitive and geographic skills.
It is also important to carry out activities such as the use of maps and globes, group work, field trips or excursions, along with the use of digital resources. In this way, they can learn in a playful and participatory way, and understand the importance of geography in the world around us.
Conclusion
In summary, learning the location of continents on the world map is a fundamental lesson in teaching geography to children aged 8 and older. It not only allows them to understand the organization of geographic space at a global level but also contributes to the development of cognitive and geographic skills, fosters interest in geography and the world around us, and helps them feel more connected and committed to the environment and people who live in different parts of the world.