Evan-Moor Educational Publishers The 7 Continents: Europe, Grades 4-6+

Description

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Europe!

The 7 Continents: Europe helps students learn about Europe through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:

Section 1: Europe in the World
Introduces students to the location of Europe in the world.
Europe’s Relative Location
Europe’s Hemispheres
Europe’s Absolute Location
Using a Projection Map

Section 2: Political Divisions of Europe
Introduces students to the four regions and 45 countries of Europe.
Population of Europe
Countries of Europe
Largest Countries by Area
Largest Countries by Population
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Northern Europe
Capital Cities of Europe
Communism in Europe
European Union

Section 3: Physical Features of Europe
Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of Europe.
Europe’s Landscape
European Peninsulas
European Islands
Mountains of Europe
Volcanoes of Europe
Europe’s Forests
Northern Tundra
Europe’s Bodies of Water
Seas of Europe
Rhine River
Norway’s Fjords

Section 4: Valuable Resources of Europe
Students learn about the various natural resources of Europe.
Oil Production in Europe
Fishing in Europe
Europe’s Grains and Potatoes
Olives of the Mediterranean
Wine Production in Europe
Europe’s Livestock
Europe’s Forests
Wildlife of Europe

Section 5: European Culture
Introduces students to the architecture, arts, beliefs, and traditions of Europe.
Tourist Attractions
Fine Art
Influential Music
Popular Sports in Europe
Major Religions of Europe
European Cuisine
Celebrations