Countries and Continents: concept walkthrough

Section role: supports the 'Connecting the Map' section while the teacher formalizes the discoveries from the Mystery Suitcase Challenge and defines continents versus countries. Slides: (1) Title — 'Connecting the Map'; (2) What is a Continent? — definition of the seven main land areas with a world map visual; (3) From Continent to Country — example showing France located on the continent of Europe; (4) City vs. Country — visual map showing several cities inside a single country to correct common misconceptions; (5) What Makes a Country Unique? — symbols such as flags and national anthems, borders; (6) Vocabulary Recap — definitions of border and continent. Closing slide: 'How does a border help us tell where one country ends and another begins?' — sets up the World Traveler Review section that follows.

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