Introduction
Hello Grade 2s! It is time for us to go on an adventure where we will be exploring the world map and location.
What are the 7 continent of the world?
What are the 5 oceans on Earth?
What are cardinal directions and how do we use them on a map?
What will we learn about the 7 continents of the world?
You will watch videos, you will find out all about mapping and location and there is even a fun game to try out!
Task
Mapping and Location Adventure
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Welcome to our Mapping and Location Adventure! You and your partner are about to start your journey around the world, you will learn about the continents and the oceans of the world.
You will learn about cardinal directions and how they are used to locate places on a map.
On your adventure you will also explore maps and learn how to colour and label a world map.
That's not all, you will also travel to one of the 7 continents of the world. You and your partner will be assigned a continent and you will gather information about your continent. You will create an infographic and report back to our class telling us of your travels.
Grab your travel package and let's get started!
Process
Part 1: 7 Continents of the World
Together with your partner view the video: 7 Continents of the World
After viewing the video, go to https://eit.hdsb.ca/elementary-internet-tools/information-databases
1. Click on Pebble Go Social Studies. Remember to log in use your HDSB username and password OR use the following log in:
username: ww
password: www
2. Click on Maps
3. Click on The World On Maps
4. Click on Continents On Maps
With your partner read or listen to the information about continents. Use the information from Pebble Go and the video to fill in your organizer about continents on page 1 of your travel package.
Part 2: 5 Oceans of the World
Together with your partner view the following video: Oceans of the World. As you watch the video take note of 3 interesting facts you learned to share with your partner.
After viewing the video, share your two interesting facts with your partner. Then go to https://eit.hdsb.ca/elementary-internet-tools/information-databases
1. Click on Pebble Go Social Studies. Remember to log in use your HDSB username and password OR use the following log in:
username: ww
password: www
2. Click on Maps
3. Click on The World On Maps
4. Click on Oceans of the World
With your partner read or listen to the information about Oceans. Use the information from Pebble Go and the video to fill in your organizer about oceans on page 2 of your travel package.
CHECK POINT #1 - Check in with your teacher and show her your completed organizers. You will need to receive your golden star to proceed to Part 3.
Part 3: Labelling a World Map
Here are 2 fun songs to remind us of the 7 continents and 5 oceans. Have a listen and then label your map!
With your partner, take a look at the World Map below. On page 3 of your travel package, label the map with the 7 continents and 5 oceans.
Part 4: Cardinal Directions: North, East, South, West
With your partner view the following videos about North, East, South, West and how we use them to find locations on map.
After listening to both videos, complete page 4 in your travel package to correctly identify which continent each question is asking you to locate on the map. Remember to use the compass rose on the map to know which way is North, South, East and West.
CHECK POINT #2 - Check in with your teacher and show her your completed maps. You will need to receive your golden star to proceed to the Game and Part 6
Check out this fun game https://mrnussbaum.com/continents-and-oceans-online-game Can you label all the continents and oceans?
Part 6: Continents Up Close
You and your partner have been assigned 1 of the 7 continents. Pack your bags, grab your travel package and let's get started!
Go to https://eit.hdsb.ca/elementary-internet-tools/information-databases
1. Click on Pebble Go Social Studies. Remember to log in use your HDSB username and password OR use the following log in:
username: ww
password: www
2. Click on Continents
3. Click on the continent you have been assigned
With your partner read or listen to the information about continents. Use the information from Pebble Go to fill in your organizer about your continent on page 5 of your travel package.
For more information, head over to National Geographic Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/topic/destination-world
Find the video about your continent, watch it and add information about your continent to your organizer.
CHECK POINT #3 - Check in with your teacher and show her your completed organizer. You will need to receive your golden star to proceed to creating your infographic on a Google Slide.
Once you have completed your check point with your teacher, you will use the information you have gathered and together with your partner you will create a 1 slide infographic on Google Slides. Click on the link below to look at the example for inspiration!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gEvf13BcP04IqPqy1O4R02MUu9PSppVhXbJEJJ417Mk/edit?usp=sharing
Remember to also look at the Success Criteria and Rubric to make sure you have everything you need in your infographic.
Your class is awaiting your safe arrival to report on your continent!
All finished? Take this time to explore the other continents of the world on Pebble Go and National Geographic Kids. What other continent would you like to travel to?
Evaluation
Continent Infographic Success Criteria
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Include the name of the continent
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Include a picture of the continent
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Include 5 - 7 relevant facts about the continent
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Include 3 - 5 relevant pictures that match the information on the infographic
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Include 2 - 3 different font styles
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Include 2 - 3 different font colours
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Correct grammar and spelling used, including punctuation
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Infographic is visually appealing
Continent Infographic Rubric
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Visual |
Missing visual requirements to communicate information |
Use of space, lettering and colouring confuses information and does not accurately communicate information |
Sufficiently communicates information with the use of space, lettering, and colouring (3 font styles/colours, title) |
Information is enhanced by the use of space, lettering, and colouring (3+ font styles/colours, title) |
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Graphics |
Infographic includes minimal pictures that may or may not be relevant to the information. Includes no or 1 picture + continent picture |
Infographic includes pictures that may or may not be relevant to the information. Includes 2 pictures + continent picture |
Infographic includes relevant pictures that matches the information. Includes 3 -4 pictures + continent picture |
Infographic is enhanced through the use of relevant pictures that matches the information. Includes 5 pictures + continent picture |
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Information |
Infographic includes 3 or less chosen facts. |
Infographic includes 4 or less chosen facts |
Infographic includes 5-6 accurate and carefully chosen facts |
Infographic includes 7 accurate and carefully chosen facts. |
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Conventions/ Grammar |
Demonstrates numerous errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation that affects the readability and presentation |
Demonstrates several errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation that affect the overall presentation |
Demonstrates few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation |
Demonstrates effective grammar, spelling and punctuation with no errors |
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Communication |
Communicates ideas and information with limited clarity (eg., disorganized pictures/presentation) |
Communicates ideas and information with some clarity (eg. some organization of pictures/presentation) |
Communicates ideas and information in a clear, coherent manner (eg. clear organization of pictures/presentation) |
Confidently communicates ideas and information in a clear, coherent manner (eg. effective use of pictures for the presentation) |
Conclusion
Great job on your exploration of mapping and location and creative infographic presentations. What an adventure!
What are 3 things you learned about mapping and location?
Give 2 stars about working with your partner.
What would you improve?
What other continent would you like to explore and why?
Complete your exit ticket to these questions on page 6 of your travel package.
Credits
Global Communities Grade 2 Social Studies for Ontario by Tina's Teaching Treasures
Teacher Page
This Webquest was designed in alignment with the learning objectives from the Ontario Curriculum Guide for Social Studies - Grade 2.