MAPS & PLACES
What continent are we learning about?
South America
What is the Amazon?
A rainforest
What are the Andes?
Mountains
Where do people live?Did people live in South America long ago?
Yes
What sport is very popular in South America?
Soccer
What tool do we use to find places in the world?
A map
Who lives in the Amazon?
Animals, plants, and people
Are the Andes high or low?
High
Before cars and buses, how did people travel long ago?
By walking / animals
What is culture?
Food, music, sports, clothes, and traditions
Name one place found in South America.
The Amazon Rainforest or the Andes Mountains
Why is the Amazon important?
It helps the Earth and gives oxygen (air)
What is the weather like in the Andes?
Cold
Long ago, people built homes using what was around them. Name one thing.
Stone / wood / plants
How does soccer help people?
It brings people together
Is South America big or small?
Big
How should people treat the Amazon?
Take care of it / keep it clean
What do people wear in the Andes to stay warm?
Warm clothes / jackets
Why do we learn about people from the past?
To understand how people lived before / to learn from history
Is culture the same everywhere?
No
Why do we use maps when learning about the world?
To see where places are / to find locations
What could happen if the Amazon Rainforest is destroyed?
Animals and plants could lose their homes / Earth could be harmed
Why is living in the Andes harder than living in a flat place?
It is cold and high / mountains make travel harder
How is life today different from life long ago in South America?
People now have cars, buildings, and technology
Why is soccer an important part of culture in South America?
It brings people together / many people enjoy it