Countries of the World

Today we will be learning fun facts about countries all over the world.
Get ready to share, compare, and go on a virtual world tour!

(World map)
What countries would you like to visit someday?

 Think of 3 countries you would love to visit in your

lifetime. Write down the names and be ready to share
why you want to go there.

 (Airplanes flying around the world)

 Countries Bingo

 Let's mingle and find classmates who have been to

the countries on this bingo card. Get 5 in a row to win!

 (Bingo graphic card and handout)

 Fun Facts - Neighboring Countries
 Here are some fun facts about the countries bordering Vietnam:
 Laos - Known for beautiful temples and tropical jungles
 Cambodia - Famous for Angkor Wat, the largest religious
monument in the world
 China - Has the largest population in the world with over 1.4
billion people
 Myanmar - full of ancient pagodas and over 135 different ethnic
groups
 [Insert map of Vietnam and surrounding countries + facts as
images/graphics]
 Continents of the World

 Can you name a country on each continent? [Insert

labeled map of the 7 continents]
Fun Facts - European Countries

 What do you know about Europe?

 Did you know: The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France grows by 6 inches
in the summer due to heat expansion!
 Italy has a city called Rome that was founded over 2,800 years
ago!
 There are over 400 million people that speak Spanish as their
native language. [Insert fun facts as graphics + images
representing European countries]
 North American Countries

 Locate and Label North America [Insert blank map of

North America to label]
 South American Countries

 Name the Countries in South America [Insert map of

South America to fill in country names]
 Asian Countries

 Major Countries in Asia Text: Some of the largest

Asian countries by population are China, India,
Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
 [Insert map of Asia labeling these countries]
 African Countries

 Countries of Africa [Insert blank map of Africa to label

country names]
 Oceania Countries

 Where in the World is Oceania?

 Text: Oceania contains Australia, New Zealand, and
many small island nations like Fiji. [Insert map of
Oceania]
 Favorite Countries Poll

 Vote for Your Favorite Country! [Insert poll with

different countries to vote on]
 Virtual World Tour

 Can You Guess Where These Are From? [Insert 10

images of famous landmarks from different countries]
 Cultural Comparisons

 How is Life in Vietnam vs. Other Countries? Text: With

a partner, compare and contrast life in Vietnam with
another country of your choice. Share with the class!
 Session Review

 Great Job Exploring the Countries of the World! Text:

Let's review some of the most interesting things we
learned today... [Insert 3-4 key facts/discussion
points]