What is Africa like?

In this lesson, we are going to be virtually flying to Africa! Today, we are learning more about this huge continent. First, we will be filling our brains with facts about the population and how many countries are in Africa. I am so excited that we will be looking at different foods which are grown in Africa and transported all over the world. Then we will be looking at the interesting animals and landmarks you could see if you visited Africa. Get your passport ready, let's virtually fly to Africa!

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How many countries does Australia have?

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Q2.Which hemisphere is Australia in?
Map of the world

2/4

Q3.What is the landmark called in Australia that you can see 1,500 types of fish?

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Q4.Tick all the animals that you can find in Australia.

Select six (6) boxes

4/4

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How many countries does Australia have?

1/4

Q2.Which hemisphere is Australia in?
Map of the world

2/4

Q3.What is the landmark called in Australia that you can see 1,500 types of fish?

3/4

Q4.Tick all the animals that you can find in Australia.

Select six (6) boxes

4/4

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What is Africa like?

Well done for working so hard in that lesson! Let's retrieve knowledge from your wonderful brain. Retrieve means to remember.

Q1.What animals are included in the big 5? Choose 5 animals.

Select five (5) boxes

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Q2.Is Africa the continent with the most countries?

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Q3.How many people are estimated to live in Africa?

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Q4.Which continents are smaller than Africa?

Select five (5) boxes

4/4

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

What is Africa like?

Well done for working so hard in that lesson! Let's retrieve knowledge from your wonderful brain. Retrieve means to remember.

Q1.What animals are included in the big 5? Choose 5 animals.

Select five (5) boxes

1/4

Q2.Is Africa the continent with the most countries?

2/4

Q3.How many people are estimated to live in Africa?

3/4

Q4.Which continents are smaller than Africa?

Select five (5) boxes

4/4

Lesson summary: What is Africa like?

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