Grades 3–5
Which Continent Is It On?
12 countries, from Brazil and Egypt to Japan and Canada: write the continent each one is on, using a globe or atlas.
Social studies worksheet · Continents and oceans
Continents and Oceans: True or False
12 true-or-false sentences about the continents and oceans: Is Asia the biggest? Is the Indian Ocean west of Africa? Answer key included.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Continents and oceans, Reading a world map, Geography facts
What kids do
“Read each sentence. Circle T if it is true. Circle F if it is false. Use a world map to check.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Asia is the biggest continent.
- Antarctica is the hottest continent.
- Australia is the smallest continent.
- The Pacific is the biggest ocean.
- 5. Africa is north of Europe.
- The Arctic Ocean is near the North Pole.
- Europe and Asia are joined
- 8. together as one piece of land.
Teacher tip
Let kids check each answer on a world map.
How to use it
- Keep a world map on the wall and point to each place as you read.
- Compare the map on the sheet with a globe.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Mixing up countries and continents. Africa is a continent with 54 countries.
Talk about it
- Which continent do we live on?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Bring in foods, music or photos from a continent each week.
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