EMC Number: 3731
Page Count: 128
ISBN: 9781609631260
Common Core Top Pick for Reading Literature and Informational Text
Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of North America!
The 7 Continents: North America helps students learn about North America through engaging reading and writing activities.
Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:
Section 1: North America in the World
Introduces students to the location of North America in the world.
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North America's Relative Location
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North America's Hemisphere
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North America's Absolute Location
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Using a Projection Map
Section 2: Political Divisions of North America
Introduces students to the five regions and 23 countries of North America.
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Population of North America
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Countries of North America
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Largest Countries by Area
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Largest Countries by Population
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Canada and Greenland
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The United States and Its Territories
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Mexico
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Central America
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The Caribbean
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Capital Cities of North America
Section 3: Physical Features of North America
Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of North America.
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North America's Landscape Rocky Mountains Grand Canyon
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Deserts of North America
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Frozen North
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Central American Rainforests
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Islands of the Caribbean
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North America's Bodies of Water
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Great Lakes
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North American Rivers
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Panama Canal
Section 4: Valuable Resources of North America
Students learn about the various natural resources of North America.
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Fossil Fuels
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Hydroelectricity
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Renewable Energy
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Fishing
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Corn and Livestock
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Coffee and Bananas
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North America's Forests
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Wildlife of North America
Section 5: North American Culture
Introduces students to the architecture, art, beliefs, and traditions of North American people.
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Tourist Attractions
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Arts and Entertainment
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Religions of North America
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Native Cultures
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North American Cuisine
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Celebrations
This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.
