The World: Continents and Oceans - Learn About Maps and Directions
From Miacademy Learning Channel · 2025
6 min1st2nd3rdSocial Studies
Summary
Learners meet the seven continents and the world's oceans and practice using cardinal directions — north, south, east, and west — to describe where places are. A clear foundation for reading any world map, perfect for early elementary geography.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Use these after watching to talk through the social studies idea in the video.
- Can you name the seven continents? Which one do you live on?
- What are the four main directions on a map, and how do they help you find your way?
- How is an ocean different from a continent?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: continent, ocean, map, compass, direction.
Try it: Name the seven continents and point out the one you live on. Then draw a compass rose with N, S, E, and W.