Continents and Their Landforms

9Social Studies39 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the major physical features of each continent.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The ancient Egyptian civilization developed in the Northeast region of Africa and depended on the annual flooding of the Nile River for farming.

  • The Sahara Desert stretches across North Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, acting as a natural barrier to transportation in the ancient world.

  • The plains and Savannahs south of the Highlands have a temperate climate with wet summers and dry winters and are home to the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Practice

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three major physical features of Africa discussed in the video.

Teacher Guide

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