ICSE Class 6 Geography, Unit 6: Study of Continents: North America and South America
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme is an introduction to the study of the Continents of the world which begins with the study of North America and South America. Children will be provided a broad overview of the two continents. They will also get an opportunity to do a case study from each continent.
Your child should be able to
- locate North America and South America on the world map and in the Atlas
- identify and mark the different countries in North America and South America on their respective maps
- locate and identify the physical features of North America and South America on the map
- compare the life in lumbering (Canada) with the life in the Amazon basin
- understand how the geography of a place affects the life of people (through case studies)
Key concepts in this unit
- A brief idea of the formation of continents. North America Introduction Location Boundaries
- Political divisions (countries and capitals)
- Major Physical features Locating the above on the map.
- Case Study: Lumbering in Canada South America Introduction Location Boundaries
- Political divisions (countries and capitals)
- Major Physical features Locating the above on the map.
- Case Study: Life in the Amazon river basin
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.