Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Continents of the World

Content Area: Social Studies

Grade Level(s): First

Content Standard Addressed: SS1G3 Locate major topographical features of the earth’s surface.
a. Locate all of the continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, and
Australia.

Technology Standard Addressed:

3-Knowledge Constructor

Selected Technology Tool: BrainPop.com

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/continentsoftheworld/

Type of Instructional Software:

☐ Drill and Practice ☒ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☐ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☐ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☐ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☐ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☐ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☒ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☒ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☒ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☐ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☒ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration

☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

 Multiple languages support ELs
 Closed captioning
 Video is accessible from home
Lesson idea implementation:
The BrainPop video will be used to introduce the topic of the seven continents of the world. The students will
watch the video and remember the names of the seven continents. When the video is over, the teacher will
ask the question: “What are the seven continents?” The teacher will call on students until each of the
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continents have been named. The teacher will show a world map on the board and will point to each
continent as the students’ answer. When the class discussion is over, the teacher will explain to the students
that they will fill out a map that is given to them. The students will label the seven continents on the map.
Students can color the map if they choose to. When the students have completed their maps, they will come
to the carpet to have a class discussion. The teacher will ask the students to share one thing they learned.

Reflective Practice:
To extend this lesson to a higher LoTi level, students will be put into groups of 3-4. Each group will be
assigned one of the seven continents. Students will be asked to do research on their given continent. Students
can use books from the library, internet, etc. Students will be asked to make a poster and list five facts about
their continent. When the groups are finished, they will present their posters to the class.

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