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Learners locate different places on globes and maps by learning about latitude and longitude lines. In this latitude and longitude lesson plan, students identify specific locations based on the degrees of latitude and longitude.
Young scholars identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills instructional activity, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Young scholars identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
Students explore the concept of latitude and longitude. For this latitiude and longitude lesson, students discover the meaning of these terms. Students then use their new knowledge to play a mapping game.
Students, viewing an Internet site, plot the path of several satellites using latitude and longitude over the course of an hour. They learn the four basic types of satellites and their purpose.
Students create graphs comparing the amount of snow cover along selected latitudes using data sets from a NASA website. They create a spreadsheet and a bar graph on the computer, and analyze the data.
Sixth graders examine the purposes of maps. In this Geography lesson, 6th graders practice using latitude and longitude on a map.
Prompted to answer a question about longitude and latitude based on library or internet research, students practice both finding and compiling research information in a short report. They also have the opportunity to provide a small picture for their report.
In this latitude and longitude learning exercise, students fill in the blanks, answer short answer questions, define terms, look at maps, and more for latitude and longitude. Students complete 17 problems.
Students use latitude and longitude to map the path of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gee whiz, it's time for geography! This is serious business. Here is a geography packet that covers 33 vocabualry terms and 32 concepts regarding everything from human movement and political bounderies to GPS and absolute location. a very complete guide for any learner.