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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.

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latitude and longitude, map skills, absolute location, Maps

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absolute location, coordinates on a map, latitude and longitude, Maps, social studies
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Grade
5th
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Social Studies & History
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5 days
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