7 Continents: South America

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of South America!

The 7 Continents: South America helps students learn about South America through fun reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:


Section 1: South America in the World
Introduces students to the location of South America in the world.

• South America's Relative Location
• South America's Hemispheres
• South America's Absolute Location
• Using a Projection Map

Section 2: Political Divisions of South America
Introduces students to the three regions and 12 countries of South America.

• Population of South America
• Countries of South America
• Largest Countries by Area
• Largest Countries by Population
• Western South America
• Population of Western South America
• Northern South America
• Population of Northern South America
• Eastern South America
• Population of Eastern South America
• Capital Cities of South America

Section 3: Physical Features of South America
Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of South America.

• South America's Landscape
• Andes Mountains
• Highlands of South America
• Plains of South America
• Amazon Rainforest
• Atacama Desert
• Tierra del Fuego
• South America's Bodies of Water
• Amazon River
• Lake Titicaca
• Angel Falls

Section 4: Valuable Resources of South America
Students learn about the various natural resources of South America.

• Oil in Venezuela
• Itaipu Dam
• Mining Metals
• Agriculture
• Cattle
• Llamas and Alpacas
• Rainforest Resources
• Amazon Rainforest Wildlife
• Galapagos Islands Wildlife

Section 5: South American Culture
Introduces students to the architecture, art, beliefs, and traditions of South American people.

• Tourist Attractions
• Arts and Entertainment
• Religions of South America
• Native Cultures
• South American Cuisine
• Celebrations