asia

Odd one out?

1. China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey

2. Himalayas, Urals, Tibetan Plateau, Pennines

3. Pacific, South China Sea, Bay of Bengal,

Mediterranean (seas)

4. Mandarin, Malay, Russian, Romanian (languages)

5. Yangtze, Amazon, Ganges, Mekong (rivers)

A map of Asia Write the names of the seas in the correct place Label upland areas on the map (p90-1) and shade them brown: Tibetan Plateau, Himalayas, Zagros Mtns and Altai Mtns

Make a list 1-10 in the margin on the lines under your map of 10 countries in Asia (perhaps ones that you’ve visited or would like to visit?)

Write numbers on the map in the right places Write the names of the capital cities next to the correct countries in your list below the map

Label them onto your map using a red square to indicate a capital city.

Extension. a. Add some physical features, e.g. 5 rivers of your choice, add up to 8 more countries, colour in your countries and colour code your key

DONDON’’T FORGET TO T FORGET TO STACKSTACK YOUR MAP!YOUR MAP!

Homework Finish the map of Asia from today’s lesson Write a summary of a trip to Asia: what year did you go, who with and what Geography (physical or human) did you notice?

Or choose a country in Asia you would like to visit and answer the following questions: Where would you like to visit in Asia? Why would you like to go there? What do you already know about this place? What would you like to find out?