Learning Intent: Students will identify the main physical and human features of Europe.

Materials Needed: Printed maps of Europe.

Lesson:

1. Introduction: (10 minutes) Explain to the students what you are learning about today, referring to the learning intention. Emphasize that you will be looking at the physical geography (mountains, rivers, deserts etc.) and the human geography (population, languages, religion, culture, etc.) of Europe. Ask students to share any prior knowledge they may have as it could be helpful when discussing the topic.

2. Group Activity: (30 minutes) Split the class into groups of 4 and give each group a printed map of Europe. Instruct them to look at the map and identify the main physical and human features of the continent. Encourage them to discuss the information they find and brainstorm ideas of what Europe looks and sounds like.

3. Identification Activity: (20 minutes) As a class, identify and discuss the physical and human features of Europe. For example, you could talk about the mountain ranges, major cities, population, languages, religions, culture, etc. Ask the students to list key features in their notebooks as you discuss.

4. Wrap Up: (10 minutes) Check for understanding by asking the students to summarize what they have learned about the physical and human features of Europe. Discuss the impact these features have on the continent. Reiterate the importance of understanding the physical and human geography in order to form an opinion about the continent.