Common Core Top Pick for  Reading Literature and Informational Text Key Ideas and Details Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and level of Text Complexity View all Common Core Top Picks for Reading Literature and Informational Text Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Europe! The 7 Continents: Europe helps students learn about Europe through engaging reading and writing activities. Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Section 1: Europe in the World Introduces students to the location of Europe in the world. Europe's Relative Location Europe's Hemispheres Europe's Absolute Location Using a Projection Map Section 2: Political Divisions of Europe Introduces students to the four regions and 44 countries of Europe. Political Divisions of Europe Population of Europe Countries of Europe Largest Countries by Area Largest Countries by Population Western Europe Eastern Europe Southern Europe Northern Europe Capital Cities of Europe Communism in Europe European Union Section 3: Physical Features of Europe Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of Europe. Europe's Landscape European Peninsulas European Islands Mountains of Europe Volcanoes of Europe Europe's Forests Northern Tundra Europe's Bodies of Water Seas of Europe Rhine River Norway's Fjords Section 4: Valuable Resources of Europe Students learn about the various natural resources of Europe. Oil Production in Europe Fishing in Europe Grains and Potatoes Olives Wine Production Livestock Europe's Forests Wildlife of Europe Section 5: European Culture Introduces students to the architecture, arts, beliefs, and traditions of Europe. Tourist Attractions Fine Art Music Languages Religions European Cuisine Celebrations This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.