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Fifth graders explore geography by participating in a mapping activity. In this engineering lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between latitude and longitude and practice locating precise points on a globe or map. Students measure distance, area and scale while analyzing their maps in class.

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latitude and longitude, map skills, world geography

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Grade
5th
Subjects
Math
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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