Blank World Map Worksheet

Instructions:
Use the map below to label the seven continents and five oceans. Write each name clearly next to its outlined region and color each area (blue for oceans, different colors for continents).

Blank World Map Outline:
(Insert blank world map outline here)

Legend (Key)

Write the color you used for each feature:

Exit Ticket

Write one new fact you learned about continents or oceans:

Continent Ocean Flashcards

Instructions: Cut out each card along the lines. Use them for partner practice: one student shows the blank side, the other names the continent or ocean. Then swap roles.

Asia

Africa

North America

South America

Europe

Antarctica

Australia

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Map Masters Answer Key

This answer key provides correct labels, color suggestions, and a rubric for grading the Blank World Map Worksheet and the Exit Ticket.

1. Worksheet Labeling & Coloring

A. Correct Labels and Locations

For each feature below, verify that the student has written the correct name next to the corresponding landmass or ocean region. Use the map outlines and boundaries as your guide.

Students should list the color they chose for each feature. The exact color name may vary (e.g., “light blue,” “royal blue”), but oceans must be blue hues and each continent a distinct non-blue color. Check for consistency between the map and the legend.

Checklist for each feature:

1. Label is spelled correctly.
2. Label is placed adjacent to the correct region.
3. Color on the map matches the color named in the legend.

2. Scoring Rubric

A. Labels & Placement (12 points)

• 1 point per correct label placed on the correct region (7 continents + 5 oceans).

B. Color Legend & Map Consistency (12 points)

• 1 point per feature if the map color matches the legend and meets the color-family requirement.

C. Exit Ticket (1 point)

• 1 point for an accurate, new fact about a continent or ocean.
  • Acceptable Examples:
    • “Africa is the only continent that spans both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.”
    • “The Pacific Ocean is the largest body of water on Earth.”
    • “Europe is the second smallest continent by land area.”
  • Unacceptable: Facts that are incorrect or simply restate the name (e.g., “Asia is in Asia”).

Total Possible Points: 25

3. Step-by-Step Grading Process

1. Gather Worksheets: Ensure each worksheet has both the map and the legend filled out, plus the exit ticket.
2. Label Verification: For each of the 12 regions, check spelling and placement. Mark correct ✔ or incorrect ✘.
3. Color Check: Compare the colored map to the student’s legend entries. Award points if they match and oceans are blue.
4. Exit Ticket Review: Read each student’s new fact. Award the 1-point if the fact is accurate and adds new information.
5. Record Scores: Tally label points, color points, and exit ticket points. Provide feedback on any misspellings or misplacements.
6. Return & Reflect: Return graded worksheets, highlighting strong map skills and clarifying any misconceptions (e.g., common confusions between Atlantic vs. Arctic).

Congratulations! This answer key will help you efficiently assess student understanding of continents and oceans while providing clear feedback on both map skills and content knowledge.