Time Zones and Continents Recap

A Geography Review for Year 6 Understanding our world's divisions

The Seven Continents

Asia - largest continent with most people Africa - second largest, cradle of humanity North America - includes USA, Canada, Mexico South America - home to Amazon rainforest Antarctica - coldest, covered in ice Europe - smallest mainland continent Australia/Oceania - includes many Pacific islands

How Time Zones Work

Time Zone Facts

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Think and Discuss

If it's 3:00 PM in London, what time is it in New York? Why do we need time zones? Which continent do you think has the most time zones?

Your Turn: Time Zone Challenge

Draw a simple world map Label all seven continents Mark three cities: London, Tokyo, Sydney Calculate what time it is in each city when it's 12:00 noon in London London: 12:00 PM Tokyo: 9:00 PM (same day) Sydney: 11:00 PM (same day)