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Students explore GPS mapping skills. In this surveying and map making instructional activity, students create a baseline and resulting area using string and stakes. Students measure and record angles created. Students use a GPS receiver to record the latitude, longitude, and other location data present in the physical space they are surveying.
In this latitude and longitude worksheet, 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 study the variables that affect the Earth's albedo. In this environmental data analysis lesson students interpret and graph information and calculate changes.
Students evaluate earth science by examining maps in class. In this world geography lesson, students examine a spherical map and identify several important locations including the prime meridian, Antarctic Circle and tropic of Cancer. Students complete a worksheet based upon latitude and longitude coordinates and tsunami awareness.
Fifth graders examine the geographic concept of absolute location. Using a variety of resources, they create a life-size classroom grid and locate the coordinates of a point, identify latitude and longitude of different locations, and create a mini-model of the globe using latitude and longitude lines.
Students get a brief history of latitude and longitude. They use the latitude/longitude grid system to locate spots by tracking the coordinates of Hurricane Hugo. In addition, the student make and explore how to use an astrolabe.
Students realize the historical importance of the development of the global grid system. l estimate the coordinates for their town and use Internet resources to find the exact coordinates. They see how latitude and longitude can be used globally.
In this Earth geometry worksheet, students use Google Earth to understand more about latitude and longitude. Students complete 3 short answer questions.
In this coordinate systems worksheet, students use Google Earth to learn about latitude and longitude system. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 7 fill in the blank questions.
Students explore geography by participating in a treasure hunt activity. In this Global Positioning System lesson, students define the terms latitude and longitude while utilizing an electronic GPS device. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about GPS devices and complete a worksheet treasure hunt activity in class.