Eiliesha Lambright Content Area Mini-Lesson

Subject/Grade: 2nd grade Social Studies

Objective of the Lesson: Students will be able to identify the 7 continents of the world on the
map.
TEKS Addressed:
§113.13. Social Studies, Grade 2, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
(5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps and globes. The student
is expected to:
(A) interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, orientation
(north, south, east, west), and legend/map keys; and
(6) Geography. The student understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions in
the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
(A) identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the continents and each of
the oceans, on maps and globes;
CCRS Addressed:
I. Interrelated Disciplines and Skills A. Spatial analysis of physical and cultural processes that
shape the human experience 1. Use the tools and concepts of geography appropriately and
accurately.
V. Effective Communication A. Clear and coherent oral and written communication 1. Use
appropriate oral communication techniques depending on the context or nature of the interaction.
2. Use conventions of standard written English.
ELPS Addressed:
(c) (1) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/learning strategies. The student is expected
to:
A. use prior knowledge and experiences to understand meanings in English;
B. monitor oral and written language production and employ self-corrective techniques or
other resources;
C. use strategic learning techniques such as concept mapping, drawing, memorizing,
comparing, contrasting, and reviewing to acquire basic and grade-level vocabulary;
D. speak using learning strategies such as requesting assistance, employing non-verbal cues,
and using synonyms and circumlocution (conveying ideas by defining or describing when
exact English words are not known);
E. internalize new basic and academic language by using and reusing it in meaningful ways
in speaking and writing activities that build concept and language attainment;
(2) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/listening. The student is expected to:

A.
B.
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C. learn new language structures, expressions, and basic and academic vocabulary heard
during classroom instruction and interactions;
D. monitor understanding of spoken language during classroom instruction and interactions
and seek clarification as needed;
E. use visual, contextual, and linguistic support to enhance and confirm understanding of
increasingly complex and elaborated spoken language;
F. listen to and derive meaning from a variety of media such as audio tape, video, DVD, and
CD ROM to build and reinforce concept and language attainment;
G. understand the general meaning, main points, and important details of spoken language
ranging from situations in which topics, language, and contexts are familiar to unfamiliar;
H.
I. demonstrate listening comprehension of increasingly complex spoken English by
following directions, retelling or summarizing spoken messages, responding to questions
and requests, collaborating with peers, and taking notes commensurate with content and
grade-level needs.
(3) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/speaking. The student is expected to:
A.
B. expand and internalize initial English vocabulary by learning and using high-frequency
English words necessary for identifying and describing people, places, and objects, by
retelling simple stories and basic information represented or supported by pictures, and
by learning and using routine language needed for classroom communication;
C.
D. speak using grade-level content area vocabulary in context to internalize new English
words and build academic language proficiency;
E. share information in cooperative learning interactions;

Different learning styles met:

Visual: watching the video that directly points out each continent meets the visual learners needs.
Also, repeatedly seeing the continents labeled in the game accesses this need as well.
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Kinesthetic: the activity requires the students get up, walk around and physically perform the
duties of the activity.
Audio:Listening to the continent song meets the need of an audio learner. The teacher also
verbally reviews the continents and explains where their locations are as he/she points it out on
the map.

ESL Benefits:
● Singing/listening to the continent song ● Creating a whole-class/group work
and labeling the continents is getting setting gives students a low-stress
the students physically involved with environment for language performance
language ● Content information is repeated
● Using a song, a game and individual ● Students are given many opportunities
work allows the students to see to interact with classmates
information in different forms
● Playing the game and singing gives
students opportunities to demonstrate
language comprehension through
physical expression

Materials and Resources Needed

● Access to Youtube, or other source that plays the continent song.
● Writing utensil
● Blank world maps (enough for each student)
● Two large blank world maps (something to hang, or pin them on wall)
● Plane pieces in baggy (with velcro attached to back to stick to map)
● Sticky notes

Lesson Cycle Component Estimated Checks for understanding,

Time questioning, monitoring,
adjusting, Assessing
Focus: 2 minutes
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Introduce the continent lesson by playing the Ask the students if they have
continent song on Youtube. any questions.
https://youtu.be/NVrN-0aQV1o Ask students to raise their
Have students follow along. hand if they have ever been to
another continent, and if so,
share their experience.

Explanation and Check for Understanding: 1-2 minutes

Ask students to raise their
Review the number of continents and the hand and give you the names
names of each on a map. of the continents just learned.
Replay video if needed.

Lesson Cycle Component Estimated Checks for understanding,

Time questioning, monitoring,
adjusting, Assessing
Guided Practice and Check for Mastery: 10 minutes
Play Pin the Plane on the Continent
This game mimics 'Pin the Tail on the
Donkey'. -Separate the class into two teams.
-Pin the two blank world maps up in front of Ensure all students
the room. -Have students from each team understand rules of the game
come up, one at a time, and draw out a plane and know what to do.
from the baggy of airplanes randomly labeled
with one of the seven continents. -Blindfold Maybe, play the continent
them, spin them around and then lead them to song in the background and
the map and let them try to fly their plane to encourage students to sing
the continent they drew from the baggy. If a along.
continent that is already labeled is drawn, the
next player goes. -Whichever team labels all 7
continents first, wins.

Lesson Cycle Component Estimated Checks for understanding,

Time questioning, monitoring,
adjusting, Assessing
Independent Practice and Monitor 4 minutes Walk around, monitoring
students mastery of concepts
Pass out individual blank world maps and have learned, offering assistance as
students label the 7 continents. needed.
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Extension (as needed) Aligned with Objective: 7 minutes Work one-on-one with
students who are struggling
Have students work on a continent crossword and discuss ways to
puzzle, or work in pairs to draw their own remember the continents.
maps, color and label each continent. Have
students write their names on the back and turn Make connections.
in.
Encourage students to sing
the continent song.

Closure: 1 minute
● Have students write the name of their Ensure students have
favorite continent and why on a sticky mastered content.
note to stick in its correct spot on a
blank map at the front of the room on Ensure all students are
their way out the door. participating.

Ask if there are any questions

about today’s lesson.

Sources:
Merwe, M. (2017, January 23). Creative Ways to Teach the Continents |Pin the Plane on the
Continent. Retrieved April 04, 2018, from
https://wehavekids.com/education/creative-ways-to-teach-continents

Parrish, A. (2015, October 01). Calling All Continents! | Lesson Plan. Retrieved April 04, 2018,
from https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/calling-all-continents/

Zip Kit

Instructions: Take the blank world map out of the bag and sit it down on a flat surface.
Next, remove word pieces from bag. Now, show me your continent knowledge! Place
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each continent name on the correct landmark shown on the map provided until all
continents are labeled correctly. Each label has velcro attached to the back to secure it
on the map.
Check answers with the answer key and see if you know your continents!
Checklist:
● Blank World Map
● World Map Key
● 7 continent name pieces

Instrucciones: Saca el mapamundi en blanco de la bolsa y siéntalo sobre una superficie

plana. Luego, quita los pedazos de palabras de la bolsa. ¡Ahora, muéstrame tu
conocimiento de continente! Coloque el nombre de cada continente en el punto de
referencia correcto que se muestra en el mapa provisto hasta que todos los continentes
estén etiquetados correctamente. Cada etiqueta tiene un velcro en la parte posterior
para asegurarlo en el mapa. Verifique las respuestas con la tecla de respuesta y vea si
conoce sus continentes.

Lista de verificación:
Mapamundi en blanco
Clave del mapa mundial
7 piezas del nombre del continente

Eiliesha Lambright, 2nd Grade Social Studies

TEKS Addressed:
§113.13. Social Studies, Grade 2, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
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(5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps and globes. The student is
expected to:
(A) interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, orientation (north,
south, east, west), and legend/map keys; and
(6) Geography. The student understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions in the
community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
(A) identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the continents and each of the
oceans, on maps and globes;
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