Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Asia!
The 7 Continents: Asia helps students learn about Asia through engaging reading and writing activities.
Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:
Section 1: Asia in the World
Introduces students to the location of Asia in the world.
- Asia's Relative Location
- Asia's Hemispheres
- Asia's Absolute Location
- Using a Projection Map
Section 2: Political Divisions of Asia
Introduces students to the six regions and 50 countries of Asia.
- Population of Asia
- Countries of Asia
- Largest Countries by Area
- Largest Countries by Population
- Southwest Asia
- South Asia
- Central Asia
- North Asia
- East Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Largest Cities of Asia
Section 3: Physical Features of Asia
Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of Asia.
- Asia's Landscape
- The Himalayas
- Trek to the Summit of Everest
- The Indian Subcontinent
- The Arabian and Gobi Deserts
- Siberia's Landforms
- Japan's Islands
- Asia's Tropical Rainforests
- Asia's Bodies of Water
- Asia's Inland Seas and Lakes
- Important Rivers of Asia
Section 4: Valuable Resources of Asia
Students learn about the various natural resources of Asia.
- Oil Production in Asia
- China's Coal Energy
- Fishing in Asia
- Rice: An Asia Staple
- Asia's Forests
- Amazing Wildlife of Asia
- Tigers of Asia
- Working Animals
Section 5: Asian Culture
Introduces students to the architecture, education, arts, beliefs, and traditions of Asia.
- Tourist Attractions
- Arts and Entertainment
- Major Religions of Asia
- Education of Asia
- Asian Cuisine
- Celebrations
This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.
