Teaching overview
Learning points
- A continent is a huge landmass with specific geological features.
- There are seven recognized continents: Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica, Africa and Australia.
- 94% of Zealandia is submerged beneath the ocean.
Curriculum keywords
- Geography
- Geology
- Continents
- Mapping
Read the story
Scientists have proposed that there is an eighth continent, and 94% of it is hidden under the sea!
Share with students
Spark a discussion
- What is a continent?
- How many continents are there?
- How much of Zealandia is beneath the ocean?
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