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Location and Direction: Angle from the Equator InteractiveLocation and Direction: Angle from the Equator Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
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Differentiated Instruction
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Video
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Year
2015
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Interactive

Location and Direction: Angle from the Equator

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From any angle, this interactive is helpful. Earth science super stars explore a location's angle from the equator through a hands-on activity. Questions guide learners as they test their knowledge of direction and geometry used in finding specific places across the world.

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Concepts

latitude and longitude, the equator, the north pole, the south pole, acute angles, right angles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Dig in on question four to assess students' understanding of the significance of latitude and longitude as specific points on Earth
  • Assign the interactive as homework and ask individuals to prepare an answer for the discussion question for the next day's class

Classroom Considerations

  • Register for a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
 

Pros

  • The versatile interactive incorporates earth science, geography, and geometry in one seamless activity
  • Controls work smoothly, allowing learners to reset and begin again

Cons

  • None

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