Geography Grade 7. Continents of tropical latitudes. Collection 1

   An engaging, interactive course designed for children, featuring interactive tests and activities.

This interactive course is tailored for Grade 7 students and focuses on the fascinating topic of the continents in tropical latitudes. Through dynamic activities, quizzes, and interactive lessons, children will explore the geography, natural resources, climate, and human aspects of Africa, South America, and Australia. The course encourages active learning, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration, providing foundational knowledge about the Earth's diverse landscapes and environmental challenges.

Key Features of the Course

• Interactive learning with quizzes and tests for children
• Hands-on activities to explore geography concepts
• Understanding natural processes and climate patterns
• Development of spatial reasoning and research skills
• Aligned with modern curriculum goals and geography topics

Course Modules

Module 1: Continents of Tropical Latitudes

Lesson 1: Africa

• Announcement of the topic
• § 9. Geographical location and coastline of Africa
• § 10. Exploration and settlement of Africa
• § 11. Tectonic structure, relief, and natural resources of Africa
• § 12. Climate of Africa
• § 13. Inland waters of Africa
• § 14. Natural zones of Africa. Wet equatorial forests
• § 15. Savannas and dry forests
• § 16. Tropical deserts and semi-deserts. Evergreen sclerophyllous forests and shrubs
• § 17. Natural disasters, ecological problems, and protected areas of Africa
• § 18. Population and states of Africa
• Practical Work 2
• Practical Work 3
• Practical Work 4
• Evaluating Our Achievements

Lesson 2: South America

• Announcement of the topic
• § 19. Geographical location, coastline, and exploration of South America
• § 20. Tectonic structure, relief, and natural resources of South America
• § 21. Climate of South America
• § 22. Inland waters of South America
• § 23. Natural zones of South America. Vertical zonality of the Andes
• § 24. Population and states of South America
• Practical Work 5
• Practical Work 6
• Evaluating Our Achievements

Lesson 3: Australia

• Announcement of the topic
• § 25. Geographical location and coastline of Australia. History of its discovery and settlement
• § 26. Tectonic structure, relief, and natural resources of Australia
• § 27. Climate and inland waters of Australia
• § 28. Unique vegetation and wildlife of Australia. Natural zones of the continent
• § 29. Population, its composition, and distribution. Australia as a continental country
• Practical Work 7

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understand the geographical location of Africa, South America, and Australia
• Determine the geographical coordinates of the extreme points of these continents from north to south and west to east
• Explore the exploration and settlement history of these continents
• Study the tectonic structure, relief, and natural resources of Africa, South America, and Australia
• Understand general climate patterns and types of climate zones
• Analyze climate diagrams to identify regional climate types in Africa, South America, and Australia
• Understand inland water systems and their resource usage
• Explore natural zones and their distribution patterns
• Learn about natural disasters, environmental problems, and UNESCO-listed protected areas
• Study the population composition and states of Africa, South America, and Australia
• Explore Ukraine’s relationships with the countries in these continents

This interactive course combines foundational geographical knowledge with research activities, practical projects, and quizzes. Students will gain insights into diverse natural processes, tectonic activity, climate variability, inland waters, ecological challenges, and environmental conservation, all while fostering curiosity and active learning.