Exploring North America: Reading height on maps (2 lessons)
These two lessons aim to develop basic geographical skills in year 7 students. It introduces the continent of North America, its physical features and introduces students to how we read height on maps.
• Focus on North America as one of the seven continents.
• Identify and locate countries in North America
• Explore the physical features of North America, such as The Rocky Mountains and Mount St Helen’s.
• Introduce and practice using contour lines, spot heights and layer shading.